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OFCCP Week In Review: February 1, 2021
- Comment Period Open for EEO-1 Comp Review Panel
- Biden Designates a New NLRB Counsel Even As An Employer Already Challenges Biden’s Firing of the Trump-era General Counsel
- Three WHD Opinion Letters Withdrawn–as Corresponding Rules Not Yet in Effect, and May Not Go into Effect
- Policy Differences Erupt: EEOC Pilot Programs End Early–Virtual Mediations Stay
- DOL “Good Guidance Rule” Goes Out the Window
- ODEP Turns 20! Look How Far We Have Come…
- Employers–You MUST Access This New Tool!
- EEOC Launches New FOIA Portal
- Stronger COVID-19 Guidance Available from OSHA
- Biden Wage-Hour Administration Sounding an Early “Enforcement” Theme: Employers Now Back on the Hook for FLSA Violations
Fresh From the Roost: Career Site “Curb Appeal”
Strutting your way into 2021 and pretending like 2020 never happened? Us too. While 2020 caused much turmoil across all industries, it also provided necessary transformation and positive change for many. For us, it was a year of feverishly helping our clients with...
DE Talk Unplugged | Achieving Excellence Through Strengths
It’s a new year and we’re all ready for a fresh start! For many, this may include resolutions—new chances to learn and grow in the twelve months ahead, not just personally, but professionally, as well. In our latest episode of the DE Talk podcast, our VP of Learning...
OFCCP Week In Review: January 25, 2021
- How Ten Organizations Rocked Their Section 503 Compliance Reviews
- Four New WHD Opinion Letters, Including Independent Contractor Scenario
- EEOC Touts $535 Million in Discrimination Recoveries in FY2020
- Day One for President Biden Included, Among Many Actions, Revoking EO 13950
- Several New Appointees (and a Termination) in the Labor World
- Jenny Yang on the Job For Less Than 24 Hours Before Sued to Stop OFCCP’s Religious Discrimination Final Rule
- $15 Federal Min Wage In The Works
OFCCP Week In Review: January 19, 2021
- Opinion Letter Issued on the Scope of Legal Protections for Religious Liberty
- Negotiation Impasse Among Top Issues Requesting Ombud Service
- The EEOC Announced Dates for Three EEO Survey Data Collections
- Focused Review Survival Grid with New AAP Page
- DE Talk Podcast: Leverage Your Strengths with CliftonStrengths Finder
- Comment Now on the Registration & EEO in Apprenticeships Program
- Religious Discrimination in Employment – Report Released
- EEOC Final Rule on Its Conciliation Process Moves in the Direction of Employers, but is Ultimately Disappointing
- OFCCP Reveals Top Five Violations from Disability Focused Reviews
- EEOC Opinion Letter: No OWBPA Disclosures Required to Non-U.S. Citizens Outside the United States
- Clarity on EEOC’s Authority to Intervene in Litigation and Approve Amicus Curiae Recommendations
- Biden Transition Team Floats Trial Balloon: Jenny Yang for OFCCP Director?
- EEOC Director of State, Local, and Tribal Programs Appointed
- Three New FLSA Opinion Letters from WHD
- EEOC Revised Compliance Manual Section on Religious Discrimination
Biden Transition Team Floats Trial Balloon: Jenny Yang for OFCCP Director?
It had all the early earmarks of the classic four-part political “trial balloon.” First, the rumors began to swirl (two weeks ago) that the US DOL Transition Team had selected a candidate to be the next OFCCP Director. Second, early last week, the rumors named Jenny...
Why You Should Make Mentorship a Priority in 2021
2020 saw many changes, and their effect on the human resources industry has been profound, leaving even the most experienced HR professional stumped and looking for guidance. Career development and continuing education courses are great options, but learning from...
OFCCP Week In Review: January 11, 2021
- EEOC Mediation Pilot Program Extended
- USDOJ Pursues Last-Minute Attempt to Kill “Adverse Impact” Discrimination Claims Against Federal Grant Recipients
- USDOL’s New Independent Contractor Final Rule is DOA, Or Is It? Not So Fast!
- Comment on EEOC’s Wellness Program Incentive Proposal
- HIRE Vets Award Officially Open for Registration
- E-Verify Back-Up – Get Compliant by January 11, 2021
- EEOC Shuts Down Democrat Commissioners’ Objections to More Transparent Commission Conciliation Negotiations with Respondent Employers
- New Resources in the Telework & Accessibility Toolkit
- New FAQs on CA Pay Data Reporting Act
- WHD Issued First Two Opinion Letters of 2021
- What Exactly is “Systemic Enforcement” at the EEOC?
- Employment Numbers Take a Hit as Dining Occupancy Allowance Drops
- Biden announced Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary Nominee
- EEOC To Hold Two Public Meetings This Week
USDOJ Pursues Last-Minute Attempt to Kill “Adverse Impact” Discrimination Claims Against Federal Grant Recipients
On Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) for review a Final Rule amending DOJ’s regulations administering Title VI (Title 6) of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The Final Rule...
USDOL’s New Independent Contractor Final Rule is DOA, Or Is It? Not So Fast!
On Thursday, January 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (“USDOL”) published its long-awaited Final Rule in the Federal Register revising its interpretation of independent contractor (“IC”) status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Significantly, the Rule...
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