THE FIRST MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATION
One of the earliest recorded Memorial Day events occurred in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1865. Near the end of the American Civil War, Charleston was liberated by the famed 55th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, made up of all Black soldiers. Following liberation, freed slaves exhumed the bodies of [...]
EEO-1 Report Portal Opening
EEO-1 Report The EEOC mailed letters to companies that have previously filed EEO-1 reports. The letters were sent to the address used on the 2018 headquarters report. The letter contains the Company ID and Passcode necessary to log-in and file the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 report. The online [...]
Annual VEVRAA Hiring Benchmark is 5.6 Percent
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just announced the National Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark will be reduced, effective March 31, from 5.7% to 5.6%. Read more about the Benchmark at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/vevraa/hiring-benchmark.
In Honor of Equal Pay Day
Today, March 24, is Equal Pay Day. This date represents when the average pay for women catches up with the average pay for men from the prior year. Almost 3 months. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 were designed [...]
Affirmative Action Plan Verification Interface Update
Federal contractors and subcontractors are one small step closer to OFCCP's AAP Verification Initiative becoming reality. OFCCP just updated the Affirmative Action Plan Verification Interface website with with a "Coming Soon" title. As previously reported, the interface is being designed to require federal (sub)contactors to annually certify compliance [...]
Census EEO Tabulation Update
On Thursday, March 4, the U.S. Census Bureau released updates to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Tabulation that are now available for download. The updates include changes to the American Community Survey (ACS) from 2014-2018 data, used to calculate availability to compare against incumbency and set goals. Kairos [...]
CALIFORNIA PAY DATA REPORT DUE MARCH 31, 2021
"It is important to note that an employee declining to self-identify sex does not mean that they should automatically be reported in the non-binary category." The California Pay Data Report has rules that are different from EEO-1 and OFCCP related to gender identification. The California Department [...]
OFCCP Updates Supply & Service Scheduling List
OFCCP has amended the September 20, 2020 scheduling list by removing all establishments selected to receive focused reviews and compliance checks. The evaluations that will proceed include establishment-based compliance reviews, CMCE reviews, FAAP reviews and university compliance reviews. An amended Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) and amended methodology [...]
OFCCP Compensation Discrimination – Renewed Focus & Broad Data Collection
Early indications point to renewed OFCCP focus on compensation discrimination audits. Kairos encourages you to begin analyzing your compensation data now. On February 2, 2021, Google agreed to pay $3.8 million to settle compensation and hiring claims stemming from an OFCCP audit ($2.6M for compensation and $1.2M for [...]
OFCCP in the Biden Administration
The Biden Administration introduced a number of changes last week with several Executive Orders and the appointment of a new OFCCP Director. Kairos will briefly discuss these changes and what to expect going forward. (4 minute read) OFCCP Enforcement Trends Historically, Republican administrations have focused on enforcing existing [...]
Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Today we celebrate the 92nd birthday of the late Dr King. He left behind a rich legacy as an activist and prominent leader of the nonviolent civil rights movement in the 50’s and 60’s. We honor Dr King today by sharing our favorite quotes… “There comes a time [...]
EEO-1 and California Pay Reports Update
EEO-1 Report On Tuesday, January 12, the EEOC issued news release on the status of the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 reports. The online portal will open in April 2021. Companies should expect to file the 2019 reports at the same time they file their 2020 reports. [...]
Merry Christmas from Kairos!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Kairos Services! Thank you for being our valued client. We pledge to work with you to achieve 100% compliance and we promise not to take your business for granted. We know you have options and we are honored you have chosen us. [...]
In Honor of Veterans Day
Veterans Day is largely an occasion when we take the time to recognize and honor living veterans for their sacrifices; it is a day that we honor all those who have served our country whether in war or peace time. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Armistice Day, [...]
In Honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month
In 1968 President Lyndon Johnson began the observance of Hispanic Heritage Week. Twenty years later, President Ronald Reagan expanded Heritage Week to cover a 30-day period from September 15 to October 15 by signing Public Law 100-402. How to celebrate? Scholastic Magazine and Good Housekeeping have released [...]
OFCCP CSAL List Update
On September 11, Kairos reported that OFCCP added 2,250 audits to their CSAL list. See the post here. Today, September 17, the CSAL list released was revised. OFCCP kept the total reviews and counts of review by type the same, swapping review types for 80+ audits - about [...]
OFCCP Adds 2,250 New Audits to Its List
OFCCP just released a new list of companies it will be auditing for both Supply & Service and Construction reviews in the OFCCP Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Library. OFCCP added two brand-new review types, “Accommodation Focused Review,” “Promotion Focused Review,” and “Construction Compliance Check” – though it [...]
Nicolas Paul Presents “AAP Reports: Metrics & Analysis” at National HR Conference
AAP Reports: Metrics & Analysis Nicolas Paul (Kairos) and Patrick Nooren (Biddle) Tue, Aug 18, 2020, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM EDT Learn to map job titles to census codes, identify feeder pools, assign weights and determine labor areas. If results don’t look reasonable, what are [...]
Self-ID and Vets-4212 Reporting Updates
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) Kairos would like to remind you that today, August 4, 2020, is the deadline to incorporate the updated Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) into your applicant and human resource systems and processes. The form can be downloaded at the Kairos Client Portal [...]
COVID-19 Resources
Kairos recently update our Client Portal to include what you should know about COVID-19 and the ADA. On the website you will find technical publications, PowerPoint presentations, videos, and links to EEOC’s Questions & Answers. Visit our Portal at https://kairosservicesinc.com/kairos-client-portal/ and scroll to “COVID-19 Guidance”. [...]
OFCCP Scheduling Letters Approved
Compliance Evaluations Continue We understand that many of our HR contacts are extremely busy and focusing on employee relations and COVID related matters. However, please do not let your guard down on compliance. OFCCP continues to operate and is moving forward on existing audits, while also scheduling new [...]
UPDATE: 2019 COMPONENT 1 EEO-1 Survey
The EEOC is currently in the process of seeking approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) to collect the EEO-1 survey for 2019, 2020, and 2021. The EEOC is seeking to collect Component 1 of the survey and to discontinue the collection of Component 2 pay data. See, EEO-1 [...]
OFCCP COVID-19 Response
See notice from OFCCP. Posted 3/20/20 at 10:30am. OFCCP COVID-19 Response In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, OFCCP is reaching out to ensure you know the agency is continuing to pursue its important mission of ensuring equal employment opportunity while making adjustments to ensure all [...]
OFCCP Update Regarding COVID-19
Federal contractors impacted by COVID-19 can request extensions of time to respond to Scheduling Letters and requests for information. The OFCCP is also currently considering the use of video conferencing to continue conducting compliance reviews. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eeuf9wA and https://lnkd.in/gzi3hAq
The Coronavirus, the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act
What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and COVID-19 The ADA and Rehabilitation Act rules continue to apply, but they do not interfere with or prevent employers from following the guidelines and suggestions made by the CDC or state/local public health authorities about steps employers [...]