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OMB Releases New Standards for Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity

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On March 29, 2024, the federal government released a new “Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity.” This update aims to better reflect the growing diversity of the people of...more

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Out With the Old Compliance Year … In With the New

As 2023 ends, despite the visions of sugar plums dancing in your head, it is a good time to take stock of government initiatives affecting your Affirmative Action practice, the better to get ready for 2024. Many things...more

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[Webinar] 2024 Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys - February 28th, 2:30 pm EST

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DCI Consulting is excited to present its second annual Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys. DCI is providing this Expert Summit as a service to the legal community. The webinars that comprise the Expert Summit will focus...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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DEI Under Scrutiny, Part I: Increased Challenges to DEI Programming Give Employers a Reason to Perform Risk Assessments

This article is the first part of Ogletree Deakins’ series, “DEI Under Scrutiny,” which examines the evolving employment law landscape for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States....more

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[Webinar] Masterclass Employment Law Roundtable | Compliance to Recruitment – Part II - October 26th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

This is NOT a “do-over” of our very well-received July 27th DE Masterclass Roundtable on “Compliance to Recruitment” (CTR), but rather an extension of this discussion given that our July attendees just could not get enough of...more

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[Webinar] Update on Contemporary OFCCP Enforcement - November 2nd, 11:00 am CT

In a typical year, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) conducts around 4,000 compliance evaluations of federal contractor establishments that result in tens of millions of dollars in back pay and...more

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Day One of the NILG 2023 National Conference Kicks-off In Phoenix, Arizona

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Day One of the NILG 2023 National Conference is in full swing. Not deterred by the outdoor temperatures, conference attendees, presenters, vendors and Agency representatives enjoyed a first day’s agenda overflowing with...more

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The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling: 6 Takeaways for Government Contractors

How does the Supreme Court of the United States’ ban on affirmative action in higher education affect government contractors? In short—it doesn’t. Covered federal contractors and subcontractors must continue to comply with...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: July 2023 #2

Monday, July 3, 2023: Four Implications Impacting Federal Government Contractors and Employers Following the SCOTUS Decision in the Harvard & UNC Cases + “Life Preserver” Practical Next Step Suggestions - This is Part I of...more

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DEI after SCOTUS University Admissions Decision

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With the Supreme Court’s recent consolidated opinion on the affirmative action programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC) in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and...more

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What Impact Will Supreme Court’s “Affirmative Action” Decision Have on Federal Contractor Employers? An 8-Step Plan

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The Supreme Court recently cracked down on the use of “race-conscious” admissions for academic institutions, mostly blocking them from considering race as part of a holistic evaluation of prospective students. What does this...more

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Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from June 2023

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years — and this past...more

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OFCCP’s Focus on Construction Contractors Increasing

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The federal government’s focus on the construction industry is growing as more construction companies benefit from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Nov....more

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DE Talk | Moving Off the DEIB “Treadmill” & Onto Progressive Change

Workplaces are changing to focus on the strengths of more diverse and inclusive hiring. But how do you move past performative and into progressive change to create a space of belonging? Tune in to hear guidance from diversity...more

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OFCCP Week in Review, Special Edition | DEAMcon23 Day One Recap

This is part 1 of a 3-part series reporting on the 50 speakers delivering 27 different educational presentations at the DirectEmployers (DE) three-day Annual Meeting (DEAMcon23) of DE Members, Recruit Rooster customers, and...more

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OFCCP Publishes Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark and New Self-Identification of Disability Form

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OFCCP released the national annual veteran hiring benchmark effective March 31, 2023, which measures the national percentage of veterans in the civilian labor force. Federal contractors are required to compare their...more

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DE Talk | The Value of ERGs: Building a Trustworthy Environment for ID&E Conversations

In recognition of Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month in April, we sat down with Raheef Alturkmani, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) at Dow, to discuss best practices for...more

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OFCCP Designates 12 Large Federal Construction Projects as Mega Construction Projects

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has released a list of 12 large federal construction projects (megaprojects) that it has designated as being eligible for its Mega Construction...more

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[Event] DirectEmployers 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon23) - April 12th - 14th, Chicago, IL

In today’s workforce, the central elements of success are powered by diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B). On the heels of the Great Resignation, you have the opportunity to make advancements in your OFCCP...more

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DE Talk | Skilled, Vetted & Ready: DEIA at the Heart of Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring

Conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a focus in 2023 – but where do veterans fall into these plans, and how can employers keep them included in these discussions? Tune in as DirectEmployers Kim...more

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[Webinar] Four Key Components of an Affirmative Action Program - March 29th, 9:00 am PT

Government contractors and subcontractors know they’re required to prepare Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs) and certify their program with the OFCCP every year. But affirmative action plans are just one piece of the compliance...more

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OFCCP Week In Review - December 2022 #2

Monday, December 5, 2022: EEOC’s Union Settled Allegations Re Post-Pandemic Return to Work in the Office Policy - Republican Legislators Voiced Concern that EEOC’s Strategic Plan Did Not Address Return to Work in the Office...more

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[Event] 2022 Government Contractor Employment Law Symposium - November 17th, Tysons, VA

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Join a multi-disciplinary team of Jackson Lewis attorneys, along with guest speakers from the government contracting firm Smith Pachter, for a full-day of presentations, interactive discussions and practical solutions...more

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There Are Three Reasons The Coming Harvard & UNC Case Decisions Will Not Harm “Affirmative Action” Despite Now Growing Fears

Last Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard (in an extraordinary session) almost five hours of oral argument in back-to-back cases challenging university admission policies relying in part on the race, ethnicity, and national...more

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