As we previously reported, OFCCP’s updated Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) was approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in April 2023. Form CC-305 was updated to include “the preferred language for disabilities and… additional examples of disabilities.” Federal contractors and subcontractors (“Contractors”) must begin using
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OFCCP Announces Response to Revocation of Executive Order Limiting Diversity Trainings
By Abigail Rosenblum & Guy Brenner on
As we previously reported, shortly after taking office, President Biden revoked the controversial Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping Executive Order (the “Order”) as part of a new Executive Order focusing on “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.” The new Order notes that “[i]t…
Not Even COVID-19 Will Stop OFCCP
By Guy Brenner & Caroline Guensberg on
On March 20, 2020, OFCCP made clear in an announcement to the contractor community that it will continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic “while making adjustments to ensure all of its activities are consistent with current public health guidelines.”
Dispelling any thought that audit activities might cease during the pandemic…
OFCCP Launches Online Contractor Compliance Institute
By Guy Brenner & Caroline Guensberg on
On February 21, 2020, OFCCP launched an online training platform called the Contractor Compliance Institute (“CCI”). In announcing the release of CCI, the agency stated it “created the CCI curriculum specifically for federal contractors, furthering [OFCCP’s] commitment to provide meaningful compliance assistance.” Contractors can create a CCI account and register…
Director Leen Reveals New Directives Are In The Works At OFCCP-NILG Compensation Roundtable
By Guy Brenner & Caroline Guensberg on
On February 18, 2020, Proskauer attended a Compensation Roundtable held at the Department of Labor put on by the National Industry Liaison Group (NILG) in collaboration with OFCCP. Director Leen spoke at the event, taking the opportunity to address his recent nomination to serve as the Inspector General of the…
OFCCP Director Leen Nominated to Serve as OPM Inspector General
By Guy Brenner & Caroline Guensberg on
On February 3, 2020, the President Trump announced his intent to nominate Craig Edward Leen, the current OFCCP Director, to serve as the Inspector General at the Office of Personnel Management. The Office of the Inspector General has been without a permanent head since Patrick McFarland retired in February 2016.…
Proskauer Delivers Comprehensive Webinar on OFCCP Developments
By Guy Brenner on
On January 15, 2020, Proskauer partner Guy Brenner and Resolution Economics Partner Rick Holt delivered a webinar entitled: OFCCP – The Year That Was and the Year Ahead. The jam-packed presentation provided legal, practical, and econometric insights into the numerous actions taken by the Department of Labor’s Office of…
OFCCP Updates The Federal Contract Compliance Manual
By Guy Brenner & Caroline Guensberg on
On December 30, 2019, OFCCP updated its Federal Contract Compliance Manual (FCCM) for the first time since 2014. The FCCM “provides guidance for OFCCP’s compliance officers . . . in conducting compliance evaluations, complaint investigations and providing federal contractors with compliance assistance.” In a press release, OFCCP explained that…
Join Our Webinar: OFCCP – The Year That Was and the Year Ahead
By Guy Brenner on
Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, to review the significant changes and initiatives implemented by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs in 2019, what they mean for federal contractors and what federal contractors can expect in 2020. Partner Guy Brenner and labor economist Dr. Rick…
OFCCP Proposes Rules Codifying Procedures for Resolving Alleged Violations and Setting Thresholds For Discrimination Findings
By Caroline Guensberg & Guy Brenner on
Quick Hit: OFCCP has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) it states would “codify the procedures that the agency currently uses to resolve potential discrimination and other material violations” and “clarify definitions to specify the types of evidence OFCCP will use to support its discrimination findings.” The procedures dictate…