Practices for Veteran Inclusion and Increasing Veteran Self-Identification One of the best ways to increase veteran inclusion in your company is to actively seek out qualified veteran candidates for open positions. This can be done through partnerships with organizations that focus on helping veterans transition into the civilian workforce, such as the U.S. [...]

Reasons Employers Should Audit Their Applicant Screening Process Federal contractors should audit their applicant screening process to ensure that it is in compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Non-compliance with these laws and regulations can result in significant legal and financial consequences for employers. An applicant screening process audit can help to identify [...]

Background The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is responsible for enforcing the regulations and guidelines that ensure that federal contractors and subcontractors do not discriminate against any protected groups in their employment practices. One of the key areas that the OFCCP focuses on during compliance evaluations is compensation [...]

The Importance of HR Compliance Training HR compliance training is important because it helps to ensure that HR professionals and other employees have the knowledge and skills they need to comply with relevant laws and regulations. Non-compliance with these laws and regulations can result in significant legal and financial consequences for employers. HR [...]

5 Ways Affirmative Action Reduces Risk for Your Company Affirmative action can help reduce risk for your company in several ways. First, by implementing an affirmative action plan, your company is taking proactive steps to ensure that your workforce is representative of the diverse population in your area. This can [...]

In Honor of Black History Month Kairos is proud to celebrate and pay tribute to the invaluable contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. From the civil rights movement to the ongoing fight for equality, this month provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made and the work still to be [...]

Contractors Who Certified in OFCCP Contractor Portal by 12/1/22 Eligible for Administrative Closures Kairos has confirmed that the OFCCP will remove certified establishments from the Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) who certified their establishment(s) in the Contractor Portal as of December 1, 2022. OFCCP indicated in their CSAL methodology they would prioritize auditing [...]

The EEOC issued an update on the 2022 EEO-1 report. The online portal will open mid-July 2023. Additional updates will be posted to www.eeocdata.org/eeo1 as they become available. The deadline for filing the 2022 California Pay Data Report is May 10, 2023. Additional updates will be posted to https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/paydatareporting/. There are [...]

Summary of the Issue Federal contractors are required to maintain certain records related to compensation decisions in order to comply with relevant laws and regulations. These records can include information such as the applicant’s qualifications and the reasons for any compensation decisions, as well as any other relevant information related [...]

OFCCP just released the Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) in the OFCCP Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Library found at this link. CSAL notifies establishments that they will undergo a compliance audit, likely in the current scheduling cycle. Five hundred (500) companies were included in the list. Receipt of this [...]