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.
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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.
A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing? OFCCP’s New Directive on Expedited Conciliation Procedures
On July 26, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published Directive (DIR) 2024-01, containing a mechanism for conciliating issues found by OFCCP during compliance evaluations through expedited conciliation.
OFCCP’s Proposal Requiring Construction Companies to Submit Monthly Employment Utilization Report
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has proposed reinstating a monthly reporting requirement for federal construction contractors nearly 30 years after discontinuing it. The proposal requires covered construction contractors to file Form CC-257, a monthly submission reporting data on contractors’ construction trade employees’ hours worked by race and gender. OFCCP said the data can help it determine whether there are potential issues to investigate during a compliance evaluation.
OFCCP Releases Expedited Conciliation Procedures Directive
Ahead of the start of the 2024 National ILG Conference, OFCCP announced today publication of Directive 2024-01: Expedited Conciliation Procedures.
In its announcement OFCCP described the directive as
outlining updated procedures for an expedited conciliation option, giving contractors and the agency flexibility in the resolution of violations.
OFCCP Identifies 500 Supply and Service Establishments for Audits in Its 2024 Corporate Scheduling Announcement List
On June 7, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL), identifying 500 establishments of federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors for compliance reviews. The list includes thirty Corporate Management Compliance Evaluation (CMCE or “headquarters”) reviews, twenty-four Functional Affirmative Action Program
BREAKING NEWS: OFCCP Releases New Audit Scheduling List (CSAL)
OFCCP released today a new list of supply and services contractors and subcontractors selected for audit (FY 2024 CSAL Supply & Service Scheduling List, Release – 1). The list identifies 500 compliance reviews among approximately 462 companies.
The Agency also published an explanation of the methodology used to select a
OFCCP Releases Guidance on Federal Contractors’ Use of AI and Automated Systems
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently released new guidance warning federal contractors they must routinely monitor their use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems to ensure they do not adversely impact applicants and employees from protected groups.
OFCCP Releases New Artificial Intelligence Guidance
OFCCP announced this morning the release of a new Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) landing page. The landing page, which encourages readers to “check back often for updates” contains links to the Agency’s thoughts about the use of AI in federal contractors’ employment processes.
Following a link labeled Artificial Intelligence and
Artificial Intelligence Executive Order WHD and OFCCP Guidance Issued
DOL’s Wage and Hour Division and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs released guidance documents governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. The documents address employers’ and federal contractors’ potential legal and business risks associated with AI, and provide recommended practices to help avoid them.
OFCCP Releases Updated Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark
Effective March 31, 2024, the VEVRAA hiring benchmark will be 5.2%. The new benchmark is 0.2% lower than the previous benchmark of 5.4% and continues the Agency’s trend of reducing the benchmark each year. Since it’s inception in 2014, the benchmark has steadily declined, never once being increased by the
OFCCP Sets New VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark for 2024
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced on March 28, 2024, that the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) national annual veteran hiring benchmark is 5.2 percent, beginning March 31, 2024.
OFCCP Soon To Open Portal for Certification of Compliance
Executive Summary: Yesterday (March 25, 2024), the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) will begin accepting online submissions on April 1 from covered contractors to certify they have developed and maintained affirmative action programs (AAPs) for each establishment or functional unit. The deadline for certifying compliance this year is July 1, 2024.
OFCCP Contractor Portal to Open April 1
OFCCP has updated its Contractor Portal website with details for this year’s certification cycle.
Per the website
Beginning April 1, 2024, federal contractors will be able to certify the status of their AAPs for each establishment and/or functional/business unit, as applicable. The deadline for certifying compliance is July 1,