Leslie Silverman, former EEOC Commissioner, now Co-Chair of Proskauer’s Government Regulatory and Contract Compliance Group, was part of a panel that testified before the EEOC today concerning the need for clearer guidance from the agency with respect to the interplay between wellness programs and anti-discrimination laws.
Proskauer Presents Webinar On Recent Compensation Developments
By Daniel Davis on
Today, Proskauer partners Larry Lorber, Connie Bertram and Leslie Silverman presented a webinar entitled “The OFCCP’s New Compensation Standards: What Does It Mean For Federal Contractors And For Pay Equity Claims Before The EEOC And Federal Courts?” The webinar reviewed the OFCCP’s recent Directive 307 adopting new standards for compensation reviews. It also analyzed both the OFCCP’s and EEOC’s strategies for analyzing compensation issues. Proskauer provided practice guidance to employers to assess their compensation systems in light of these agencies’ renewed emphasis on compensation. To access the program, please continue reading.
OFCCP Directive Adopts EEOC Guidance and Outlines New Procedures and Existing Legal Obligations Regarding Criminal Background Checks
By Lawrence Lorber on
On January 29, 2013, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) adopted the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (“EEOC”) April 25, 2012 Guidance regarding the use of criminal records in employment decisions for covered federal contractors and subcontractors (“contractors”). The OFCCP also detailed new criminal background check procedures affecting contractors required to utilize the federally-assisted workforce system and restated existing legal requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”). Contractors beware – Directive 306 (“OFCCP Directive”) takes effect immediately.