Affirmative Action and Diversity

NT Lakis Attorneys File Comments With OFCCP Supporting Proposed New Leadership in Equal Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award, Urges Additional Improvements

NT Lakis attorneys have submitted written comments to the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) in

By Amy Beth Leasure|2019-01-06T12:04:11-05:001/6/2019|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Disability, Accommodations, and Leaves|Tags: Contractor Awards, OFCCP|Comments Off on NT Lakis Attorneys File Comments With OFCCP Supporting Proposed New Leadership in Equal Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award, Urges Additional Improvements

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Craig Leen Named Permanent Director of OFCCP

Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta has named Craig E. Leen as the new permanent Director of the Labor Department’s Office

By Amy Beth Leasure|2019-01-06T12:02:38-05:001/6/2019|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Agency Enforcement|Tags: OFCCP|Comments Off on Craig Leen Named Permanent Director of OFCCP

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Employers Recognized by Labor Department with 2018 “HIRE Vets Medallion Awards”

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the first recipients of its “HIRE Vets Medallion Award,” a voluntary program

By Danny Petrella|2018-12-30T17:56:40-05:0012/30/2018|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Veterans|Tags: Congress, Contractor Awards, Legislation, Veterans|Comments Off on Employers Recognized by Labor Department with 2018 “HIRE Vets Medallion Awards”

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OFCCP Confirms Disability Self-ID Form CC-305 Isn’t Going Anywhere

We have recently become aware that a number of employers have been told by their HR information systems vendors that

By Amy Beth Leasure|2018-12-21T14:42:52-05:0012/21/2018|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Government Contracts|Tags: CC-305, OFCCP, Self-Identification|Comments Off on OFCCP Confirms Disability Self-ID Form CC-305 Isn’t Going Anywhere

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OFCCP Announces $4 Million Settlement With JBS To Resolve Two Administrative Lawsuits Alleging Hiring Discrimination; Settlement Includes Unique “Enhanced Compliance Agreement”

The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has reached settlement terms with JBS USA Lux S.A. (JBS)

By Danny Petrella|2020-09-21T13:54:32-05:0012/9/2018|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Agency Enforcement|Tags: DOL, Enhanced Compliance Agreement, OFCCP|Comments Off on OFCCP Announces $4 Million Settlement With JBS To Resolve Two Administrative Lawsuits Alleging Hiring Discrimination; Settlement Includes Unique “Enhanced Compliance Agreement”

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OFCCP’s New Directive 2019-02, “Early Resolution Procedures”

The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released three new internal directives aimed at further improving

By Danny Petrella|2020-09-21T13:54:32-05:0012/9/2018|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Agency Enforcement|Tags: Directive, DOL, Early Resolution Procedures, OFCCP|Comments Off on OFCCP’s New Directive 2019-02, “Early Resolution Procedures”

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OFCCP Publishes Three New Directives, Formally Rescinding “Active Case Enforcement” Procedures, Establishing New “Early Resolution Procedures,” and Inaugurating Informal Opinion Letters

The Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released three new internal directives aimed at further improving

By Danny Petrella|2020-09-21T13:54:32-05:0012/9/2018|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Agency Enforcement|Tags: Active Case Enforcement, Directive, DOL, Early Resolution Procedures, OFCCP, Opinion Letters|Comments Off on OFCCP Publishes Three New Directives, Formally Rescinding “Active Case Enforcement” Procedures, Establishing New “Early Resolution Procedures,” and Inaugurating Informal Opinion Letters

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OFCCP Grants Temporary Waiver of Written AAP Requirement for California Wildfire Relief Contracts

Once again responding to a catastrophic natural disaster, Craig Leen, Acting Director of the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract

By Amy Beth Leasure|2018-12-02T23:09:20-05:0012/2/2018|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Agency Enforcement, Government Contracts|Tags: AAP, National Interest Exemption, OFCCP|Comments Off on OFCCP Grants Temporary Waiver of Written AAP Requirement for California Wildfire Relief Contracts

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OFCCP Gets Approval To Use New Scheduling Letter Identifying Contractors for Section 503 “Focused Reviews”

The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has received the go-ahead from the White House Office

By Danny Petrella|2020-09-21T13:54:32-05:0012/2/2018|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Agency Enforcement|Tags: Focused Review, OFCCP|Comments Off on OFCCP Gets Approval To Use New Scheduling Letter Identifying Contractors for Section 503 “Focused Reviews”

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OFCCP Financial Settlement Update: Focus Continues To Be on Disposal of “Aged” Audits

NT Lakis attorneys are pleased to present our latest summary of recent financial settlements arising from complaint investigations and compliance

By Amy Beth Leasure|2020-09-21T13:54:32-05:0011/16/2018|Categories: Affirmative Action and Diversity, Agency Enforcement, Compensation, Discrimination and Harassment|Tags: Adverse Impact, Compensation, Conciliation Agreement, Discrimination, OFCCP, OFCCP Settlement|Comments Off on OFCCP Financial Settlement Update: Focus Continues To Be on Disposal of “Aged” Audits

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