On November 21, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) added to its library of contractor resources by publishing “A Guide to Combatting Harassment in the Construction Industry.” This follows similar guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in June 2024, titled, “Promising Practices for Preventing
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OFCCP Requiring Construction Companies to Submit Monthly Data Reports starting April 2025
OFCCP announced it is reinstating a monthly reporting requirement (CC-257 Report) for federal construction contractors, nearly 30 years after discontinuing it. Beginning April 15, 2025, covered construction contractors must submit a report to OFCCP by the 15th of each month, with detailed data on its number of employees and work
OFCCP Says New Monthly Employment Data Reports Will Start With March 2025
On November 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced that its planned new monthly employment data collection form for federal contractors and subcontractors with large contracts will launch in March 2025.
OFCCP Reinstates the Federal Government Construction Contractor and Subcontractor Monthly Employment Utilization Reports
On November 25, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced it was reinstating the revised Monthly Employment Utilization Report (CC-257). Employers with a federal construction contract or subcontract and/or federally assisted construction contract or subcontract in excess of $10,000 must complete and submit monthly Form CC-257 reports
OFCCP Identifies 2,000 Compliance Evaluations for Supply & Service Contractors and Subcontractors
On November 20, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published a new Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) for Supply and Service Contractors designated as “Fiscal Year 2025 Release 1.” The CSAL provides contractors with notice of locations that are in line to be audited. The actual audit,
BREAKING NEWS: OFCCP Releases New Audit List
The contractor community has been anticipating the release of OFCCP’s next list of contractors selected for audit. Its here.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has published the latest Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) for supply & service contractors. The list is composed of 2,000 federal contractors and
OFCCP Issues First FY 2025 CSAL, Targeting 2,000 Establishments of Supply and Service Federal Contractors and Subcontractors for Audits
On November 15, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL), identifying 2,000 establishments of federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors for compliance reviews. The list includes sixty (60) Corporate Management Compliance Evaluation (CMCE or “headquarters”) reviews, forty-eight (48) Functional Affirmative
OFCCP publishes a NEW notice providing contractors an opportunity to object to the release of their 2021 EEO-1 Reports
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has published a notice in the Federal Register notifying federal contractors of two new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for the disclosure of contractors’ EEO-1 Type 2 Reports for the year 2021. The requests also ask for the 2022 Reports but
Construction Chronicles: OFCCP’s Updated Scheduling Letter Brings New Compliance Challenges
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released its new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for federal construction contractors subject to Executive Order 11246, Section 503, or the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). The letter—effective October 1, 2024—imposes significant additional requirements
Key Requirements of OFCCP’s New Audit Scheduling Letter for Construction Contractors
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for construction contractors on Oct. 2, 2024, that will require contractors to provide significantly more detailed data and documents with the initial audit submission than ever before.
New OFCCP Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing
OFCCP’s new Construction Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing include a number of key revisions and obligations for covered construction contractors and subcontractors. Changes include a new Item to the Construction Scheduling Letter seeking information about tests and selection procedures, including those using artificial intelligence, algorithms, and automated systems.
OFCCP Releases Revised Construction Scheduling Letter
As its first official act of the 2025 Fiscal Year, OFCCP announced the release of a revised Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing for Construction contractors. The release follows the Agency’s February 2024 publication of proposed changes to the letter and despite its release on October 2, 2024 will apply to
OFCCP Encourages Contractors to Use Apprenticeship Programs to Hire Veterans
On July 31, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released new guidance encouraging federal contractors to implement apprenticeship programs to “attract and retain” United States military veterans in efforts to satisfy OFCCP compliance obligations.
2024 National ILG (NILG) Conference – Day 2
After a stormy Orlando evening (complete with a double-rainbow) conference goers awoke to clear skies and a beautiful sunrise to start Day 2 of the 2024 National ILG Conference.
Following a “State of the NILG” update and the presentation of the Lois Baumerich award (congratulations Valerie Vickers!) conference attendees were
Updates from the 2024 National ILG Conference – Day 1
Orlando, FL – This year’s National ILG Conference started off in traditional fashion with the presentation of the flag and the National Anthem followed by a touching performance from the Childrens Choir of Orlando.
Attending the conference for a second time in her current capacity, Acting OFCCP Director Michelle Hodge