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OFCCP Publishes Proposed Section 503 Regulations Revisions
On December 8, 2011, the OFCCP published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes significant revisions to the OFCCP's Section 503 Regulations concerning affirmative action for individuals with disabilities.
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OFCCP Proposes Changes To Scheduling Letter
In May 2011, the OFCCP proposed substantial changes to the Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing that the OFCCP uses to initate compliance audits. The changes will results in significant additional obligations on contractors at the initial audit stage.
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Miami-Dade Business Leadership Network -- Cocktails for a Cause
As tough as the economic times are, imagine how much tougher they are for persons with disabilities seeking the opportunity to work and earn a paycheck. Join the MDBLN in supporting its mission of promoting employment for individuals with disabilities.
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OFCCP Publishes Proposed VEVRAA Regulations Revisions
On April 26, 2011, the OFCCP published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that proposes to strengthen affirmative action requirements of federal contractors and subcontractors for veterans protected under VEVRAA.
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OFCCP Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Compensation
In August, the OFCCP issues an Advance Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking seeking input on the OFCCP's development and implementation of a new compensation data collection tool.
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OFCCP Discontinues Active Case Management Procedures
On December 2, 2010, the OFCCP issued a Transmittal rescinding the the agency's Active Case Management Procedures for conducting audits of services and supplies contractors.
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OFCCP Discontinues I-9 Inspections As Part of Audit Process
In a DOL Transmittal dated November 16, 2010, the OFCCP announces that inspection of an employer's I-9s will no longer be part of the OFCCP's on-site audit procedures.
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Useful Contact Information for Veterans Outreach
With the OFCCP's current focus on outreach to veterans, contractors need to ensure that they are proactively establishing relationships with their local veterans employment representatives and engaging in other outreach efforts.
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OFCCP Issues New Active Case Enforcement Directive
On December 16, 2010, the OFCCP issued Directive 295 setting forth the OFCCP's new Active Case Enforcement (ACE) procedures. The ACE procedures replace the OFCCP's Active Case Management (ACM) procedures that previously governed OFCCP audits.
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OFCCP Issues New Directive Re: Jurisdiction Over Health Care Providers
Despite pending legal challenges to the OFCCP's jurisdiction, the OFCCP has issued a new directive asserting jurisdiction over hospitals providing services to TriCare (military) beneficiaries or through an HMO providing benefits to federal employees.
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Miami Choose Work Event
On November 16-17, 2010, the Ticket to Work program national, state and local partners will be hosting a training entitled "Helping SSA Beneficiaries with Disabilities Choose Work."
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Best Practices Re: Adverse Impact
The Center for Corporate Equality (CCE) recently put together a Technical Advisory Committee to come up with Best Practices around adverse impact. For the reports resulting from the TAC's effort, click here.
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OFCCP's Wiithdrawal of Compensation Standards Reaches the OMB
On October 25, 2010, the OFCCP formally submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a notice to formally rescind the systematic compensation discrimination standards that were adopted by the agency in June 2006.
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OFCCP Director Patricia Shiu's Briefing To The NELI
In October, OFCCP Director Patricia Shiu presented an Affirmative Action briefing at the National Employment Law Institute (NELI)'s affirmative action conference. Click here for a copy of Director Shiu's presentation.
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DOL Announces Requirement Of Posting NLRA Notice To Employees
New Employee Notification Requirements for Federal
Contractors and Subcontractors
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Interested In Joining The SFILG Board of Directors?
The SFILG Board is comprised of a group of affirmative action professionals who volunteer their time to organize and carry our the mission of the South Florida ILG.
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OFCCP Issues Procedures For Verifying Compliance With E.O. 13496
On June 15, 2010, the DOL issued final regulations implementing Executive Order 13496 by requiring all federal contractors to post work place notices informing employees of their rights under the NLRA.
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Patricia Shiu's Keynote Speech -- National ILG Conference
For those who were not able to attend the National ILG Conference in early August, find out what OFCCP Director Patricia Shiu had to say in her keynote speech to attendees.
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National ILG's Comments Submitted on Section 503 (Rehabilitation Act)
This summer the OFCCP called for the submission of comments concerning how the regulations enforcing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act can be strengthened to better facilitate the employment of individuals with disabilities.
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