Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Registration and Access Do I need to register to access the VETS-4212 Reporting Application?Yes. Registration is required. You must provide your contact details and company information. Your request is sent to your company’s designated point of contact for approval, after which you’ll [...]
VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark Effective July 30, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has updated the national hiring benchmark for protected veterans under the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) to 5.1%. This is a decrease from the previous benchmark of 5.2%. Contractors required to [...]
OFCCP Enforcement Updates The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued an email today clarifying its current enforcement posture. This update provides important information regarding compliance evaluations, complaint investigations, and the status of the OFCCP Contractor Portal. Key takeaways from the OFCCP's announcement: Continued Enforcement of Section [...]
EEO-1 Reporting is Open (for a limited time) 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Details Opening Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Deadline for Submission: Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Filer Support: The EEO-1 Component 1 online Filer Support Team will be available to assist with any questions regarding the [...]
Update: 2024 EEO-1 Filing Timeline and Reporting Changes There is movement regarding the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection. While the EEOC has not yet officially announced the opening date, documents submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) indicate the 2024 EEO-1 filing will open on [...]
OFCCP’s New Message to Contractors: “All Reform Options Are on the Table” A recent Wall Street Journal article highlights an emerging and concerning shift in tone from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Under the new leadership of Director Catherine Eschbach, the agency appears poised to [...]
Catherine Eschbach Appointed as New OFCCP Director On March 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the appointment of Catherine Eschbach as the new Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Eschbach succeeds Acting Director Michael Schloss and brings a wealth of legal experience [...]
EEOC & DOJ Issue New Guidance on DEI Compliance – What Employers Need to Know The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have released new guidance outlining how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, programs, and practices may violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. [...]
Proactive Steps for Employers in Light of EEOC Guidance and Increased Scrutiny Given recent EEOC guidance and scrutiny of employment practices, companies should take proactive steps to ensure their policies and employment practices comply with federal anti-discrimination laws while fostering inclusive workplaces. The Wall Street Journal reports heightened enforcement focus on initiatives that may [...]
If your company operates in Illinois, you may be subject to pay data reporting requirements under the Illinois Equal Pay Act. This law requires certain employers to submit pay data to the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) to ensure compliance with equal pay standards. Failing to file on time or providing inaccurate information can [...]
