The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently announced that 2,250 supply and service contractor establishments would be scheduled for compliance reviews. OFCCP has identified 1,000 of these reviews as promotions and accommodations focused reviews (i.e., 500 promotions focused reviews and 500 accommodations focused reviews).
Archives for September 29, 2020
The New ‘Race and Sex Stereotyping’ Executive Order Affecting Federal Contractors
On September 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.” The executive order follows a September 4, 2020, memorandum from Russell Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, and introduces requirements for government contractors conducting diversity and inclusion
Using AI to Improve Hiring Legally and Ethically
Aaron Crews and Matt Scherer address the highs and lows of AI for people-related decisions.
HR Daily Advisor
Maintain your Distance: Solving COVID-19 Safety Issues Through Automation
Alka Ramchandani-Raj, member of the Workplace Safety and Health practice, and Michael Chichester, Co-Chair of the Robotics, AI and Automation practice, discuss key safety considerations as employers rapidly adopt automated technologies to aid their workforces in response to the current pandemic.
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Issues Spate of Pro-Employer Decisions
Last week, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC), a 3-Commisioner panel appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate which hears appeals of contested OSHA cases, issued two decisions vacating OSHA’s citations and one decision reclassifying a willful violation to a serious violation and reducing the penalty
Executive Order Bans Certain Race and Sensitivity Training Topics in Employment and Education
On September 22, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a controversial Executive Order “combat[ting] offensive and anti-American race and sex stereotyping and scapegoating” by federal contractors and recipients of federal grant funds, including schools, colleges, and universities. The order essentially bans […]
Calif.’s New Virus Laws Will Keep Employers On Their Toes
COVID-19 vaccination: Mandatory request or PR nightmare?
According to Barry Hartstein, it’s not too early for employers to evaluate their options.
Human Resources Executive