We understand you may be receiving a surge of emails and inquiries in light of the recent Executive Order, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, which rescinded Executive Order 11246. Some of these messages may include claims or implications that DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) initiatives or Affirmative Action practices are now [...]
Executive Order 11246 Rescinded: Disability and Veteran Regulations Remain Enforceable by OFCCP Today, the White House released a new executive order titled Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. While this executive order signals significant changes, including the rescission of Executive Order 11246, it currently allows federal contractors to continue preparing affirmative action plans [...]
California’s Pay Data Reporting: What Employers Need to Know in 2025 California is setting the pace for pay transparency and equity with its Pay Data Reporting requirements. These regulations aim to ensure fair pay practices and eliminate wage gaps based on gender, race, and ethnicity. Employers must stay informed to remain compliant and [...]
Celebrating Dr. King’s Legacy by Fostering Equal Employment Opportunities in the Workplace As we prepare to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are reminded of our collective responsibility to build workplaces where all employees and applicants are provided with equal employment opportunity. Creating the virtuous employment cycle begins with proactive steps to ensure [...]
OFCCP Audit Update AUDIT Update - OFCCP has begun scheduling audits from the November 2024 CSAL. Kairos estimates OFCCP has scheduled nearly 70% of the reviews from the June 2024 CSAL, and nearly all of the September 2023 CSAL. The Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) is a "heads up" or courtesy notification that [...]
Summary of Federal Contractor Annual Compliance Reports Happy New Year! Kairos Services Inc. is delighted to have you as a valued customer for another year. As we step into 2025, we want to remind you of the annual reporting requirements for federal contractors: AAP (Affirmative Action Program): Due annually on your AAP expiration [...]
Warm Holiday Greetings to You and Your Loved Ones During this holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the trust and confidence you place in us. We are truly honored to serve as your partner in achieving 100% compliance, and we never take your business for granted. [...]
Notice of Annual Increase Each year, the Department of Labor publishes notices of wage rates associated with work covered by federal contracts. Most recently, Executive Order (EO) 14026 details an increase in these wage rates, along with certain exemptions. Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum wage for federal contracts covered by EO 14026 [...]
On Veterans Day, Kairos Services pays tribute to our nation's veterans, recognizing their dedication and the sacrifices they’ve made to safeguard our freedoms and protect the rights of people worldwide. We extend our heartfelt thanks to those who have served and continue to serve, often making significant personal sacrifices for the good of our [...]
EEO-1 Data Disclosure: What Federal Contractors Need to Know About New FOIA Requests and Legal Implications Federal contractors face renewed attention on workforce demographics following the recent publication of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) notice by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). This notice, issued on [...]
