February 11, 2015 – San Ramon, CA – eQuest today announced that based on its very successful January launch it will continue to offer its compliance telephone hotline for an indefinite period. The hotline provides information about VEVRAA hiring benchmarks, mandatory job listings, data collection, coverage and waivers and good faith efforts beyond posting requirements, … Continue reading “eQuest to Continue its Toll Free Compliance Hotline for its OFCCP Compliance Subscribers”
OFCCP Compliance News
Breaking News: OFCCP Sending Wave of Advance Audit Notification Letters
November 14 We’ve just learned that OFCCP will soon be sending out a wave of approximately 2,500 Courtesy Scheduling Announcement Letters (CSALs) to establishments across the country slated for audit. The CSALs do not initiate audits but instead put employers on notice that their establishment has been identified for an upcoming OFCCP compliance review. Contractors … Continue reading “Breaking News: OFCCP Sending Wave of Advance Audit Notification Letters”
OFCCP Extends Comment Period for Equal Pay Report Proposal
More time to comment on proposed rule to collect summary pay data from federal contractors US Labor Department will extend Equal Pay Report comment period through Jan. 5, 2015 Press release from OFCCP, October 31, 2014 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a 60-day extension of the comment period for its proposed rule requiring … Continue reading “OFCCP Extends Comment Period for Equal Pay Report Proposal”
Compliance Update for Customers with Jobs in Texas
As of November 1, 2014, eQuest will be adding additional diversity destinations to your job exports in the State of Texas. Some include the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services – Dallas; the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services -Fort Worth; the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce; the Deaf Action Center; and REACH, to … Continue reading “Compliance Update for Customers with Jobs in Texas”
Rule to Collect Summary Pay Data from Federal Contractors Proposed by US Labor Department
Equal Pay Report would help combat pay discrimination WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a proposed rule requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to submit an annual Equal Pay Report on employee compensation to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Under the terms of the proposal, this requirement would apply to companies … Continue reading “Rule to Collect Summary Pay Data from Federal Contractors Proposed by US Labor Department”
Executive Order Bans Federal Contractors from Discriminating Against Employees on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
Washington (CNN) — President Barack Obama signed an executive order today banning federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. Despite calls from religious leaders, faith-based groups will not be exempt. “Thanks to your passion and advocacy and the irrefutable rightness of your cause, our government — a … Continue reading “Executive Order Bans Federal Contractors from Discriminating Against Employees on the Basis of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity”
Former OFCCP Assistant District Director Joins eQuest’s Compliance Team
The eQuest Compliance Division is pleased to announce the addition of Sharon Solero to its compliance division. Sharon’s official title is Director of Alliances and will be responsible for managing relations with our existing partnerships as well securing new and exciting ones. Sharon has over 20 years experience working in Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative … Continue reading “Former OFCCP Assistant District Director Joins eQuest’s Compliance Team”
OFCCP Releases the Section 503 Voluntary Self-Identification Form
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form required by the new regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. The approval expires on January 31, 2017. This form is to be used for ‘pre’ and ‘post’ offer applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify as an individual with … Continue reading “OFCCP Releases the Section 503 Voluntary Self-Identification Form”
Long Awaited OFCCP Veteran and Disability Regulations Slated for July, 2013 Release
eQuest Compliance Update San Ramon, CA — July 17, 2013 — According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest semiannual regulatory agenda published on July 3, 2013, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) states that it plans to publish its highly anticipated final rules on Federal contractors’ obligations regarding, covered veterans (VEVRAA/JVA) and individuals with disabilities … Continue reading “Long Awaited OFCCP Veteran and Disability Regulations Slated for July, 2013 Release”
OFCCP’s Published 2013 Unified Budget Signals Massive Changes for Federal Contractor Employers in 2013 and Beyond
San Ramon, CA — January 30, 2013 — eQuest today announced that it has completed a cursory review of the recently released Unified Budget for Fiscal Year 2013. The report makes it clear that the OFCCP is breathing new life into its decades-old rules in ways that can only be described as ambitious and burdensome. The Unified … Continue reading “OFCCP’s Published 2013 Unified Budget Signals Massive Changes for Federal Contractor Employers in 2013 and Beyond”
New Functional Affirmative Action Plan Directive is Bittersweet for Federal Contractors
eQuest Announces First of Many OFCCP Regulatory Changes San Ramon, CA — January 15, 2013 — eQuest reported today that it has learned that under federal law, certain federal contractors are required to prepare affirmative action plans to ensure equal opportunity in the workplace. While an affirmative action plan is generally based on an employer’s location, … Continue reading “New Functional Affirmative Action Plan Directive is Bittersweet for Federal Contractors”
OFCCP Posts New FAQs on the Internet Applicant Rule
eQuest Compliance Update San Ramon, CA — July 24, 2012 — The OFCCP posted the following new FAQs on the Internet Applicant Rule. To see all the Internet Applicant FAQs. Do contractors need to rewrite all their job descriptions to reference basic qualifications? A contractor uses software to search a large resume database for job seekers who … Continue reading “OFCCP Posts New FAQs on the Internet Applicant Rule”
eQuest July Compliance — Article of Interest
San Ramon, CA — July 24, 2012 — All of us at eQuest Compliance thought this recent article featured in Bloomberg/Businessweek is worth reading. — go to the link below: www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-07-19/uncle-sam-wants-you-dot-dot-dot-to-hire-more-vets-women-and-minorities
eQuest Releases Audit Portal to Compliance Customers
Application Allows Users to Call Up Posting Reports for OFCCP Audits on Demand San Ramon, CA — June 6, 2012 — eQuest Compliance customers will now have 24/7 access to a new data portal that tracks the complete history of state and diversity job posting. The tool allows users to track, filter, and generate all state and … Continue reading “eQuest Releases Audit Portal to Compliance Customers”
EEOC News — Final Regulation on Disparate Impact and Reasonable Factors Other Than Age (RFOA) Approved
eQuest Compliance Update San Ramon, CA — March 5, 2012 — The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has approved a Final Regulation on Disparate Impact and Reasonable Factors Other Than Age (RFOA) under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. The regulations say that an employment practice that adversely impacts older workers is discriminatory unless the … Continue reading “EEOC News — Final Regulation on Disparate Impact and Reasonable Factors Other Than Age (RFOA) Approved”
New OFCCP Activities and Our Compliance Support
eQuest Compliance Update San Ramon, CA — January 20, 2012 — We are sending this communication for six reasons: one to ask for your help, two to make a recommendation, and lastly to provide you with timely information about OFCCP activity and compliance support. For the benefit of all government contractors, please take the time … Continue reading “New OFCCP Activities and Our Compliance Support”
E.O. 13495 Final Rule Implementing for Service Contractors
San Ramon, CA — January 9, 2009 — President Obama signed E.O. 13495 — Non-displacement of Qualified Workers under Service Contracts. The Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, published its final rule implementing E.O. 13495; however, the rule will not take effect until the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council issues the final regulations. Overview Section … Continue reading “E.O. 13495 Final Rule Implementing for Service Contractors”