Since it was issued in September 2020, Executive Order 13950 – Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping has been a source of controversy and criticism. Speculation as to the fate of the Executive Order in the future Biden/Harris administration has accelerated in recent weeks with talks of rescission and legal challenges. While we await the ultimate
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OFCCP Releases New Directives to Improve the Enforcement Experience, Including a Commitment to Increase Efficiency In Audits
In case any of you have been wondering, OFCCP is not slowing down amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Agency has been thoughtful and reasonable in extending response times for audits and even granting a National Interest Exemption for new contractors helping respond to the pandemic, OFCCP continues to schedule new audits, now with newly…
OFCCP Says AAP Data Safe While the Agency Works Remotely
When federal contractors share sensitive data – including pay data – with the OFCCP, data security is always a concern. Is your data any less secure during the COVID-19 pandemic as more compliance officers than usual work from home?
Last week, OFCCP addressed this concern with a bulletin entitled, “OFCCP is Committed to Keeping Your…
OFCCP Grants Exemption and Waiver for New Coronavirus Relief Contracts
In a Memorandum issued yesterday, OFCCP has granted a three-month, national interest exemption and waiver from AAP obligations for new federal contracts “entered into specifically to provide Coronavirus relief.”
In summary, the “exemption and waiver extends to all affirmative action obligations of supply and service and construction contracts, and other obligations as specified in” FAR…