Monthly Archives: October 2010

News Release VETS News Release: [10/28/2010] Contact Name: Jesse Lawder or Bennett Gamble Phone Number: (202) 693-4659 or x4667 Release Number: 10-1503-NAT US Department of Labor launches Veterans Hiring Toolkit for employers WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of a new online toolkit to guide employers through the process for

OFCCP promised us “a major effort to revise the regulations under the laws and Executive Orders it oversees in order to eliminate discrimination and enhance the opportunity for all workers to realize the goal of ‘Good Jobs for Everyone’.” Here is the latest: Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received from the OFCCP on October

My tweets for the week of October 18th: RT @DBPMember – Women Are Primary Breadwinners in 40% of Households, But Are They Happy? http://t.co/LqvYScx via @AOL RT @DirectEmployers – New Post! NASWA’s President Testifies on Federal Contractor Compliance http://ht.ly/19AbGt ALJ Rules That OFCCP Has Jurisdiction Over TRICARE Providers http://bit.ly/d42fpO Department of Justice Publishes a Notice

News Release OFCCP News Release: [10/21/2010] Contact Name: Elizabeth Todd or Juan Rodriguez Phone Number: (972) 850-4710 or x4709 Release Number: 10-1461-DAL US Labor Department settles hiring discrimination case with Tyson Refrigerated Processed Meats in Vernon, Texas Affected job applicants to receive back wages, interest and job offers VERNON, Texas — The U.S. Department of

My tweets for the week of October 11th: RT @ProactiveStats – new post: 10/15 Podcast: Gender Pay Equity http://goo.gl/fb/w8mFi RT @annbares – The “Commonsense” Bill & Its Nonsensical Implications. @ProactiveStats at #CompensationCafe http://bit.ly/aDLF61 OFCCP Budget Reveals Many Changed Procedures Coming http://bit.ly/b4KnR1 Affirmative Action Alerts: Jim Higgins – Will We Ever Learn? http://t.co/ocFkWDv Lilly Ledbetter Fair

The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2011-2016. The plan is about workers, accountability and doing what works.  The Plan includes the five following goals: Prepare workers for good jobs and ensure fair compensation Ensure workplaces are safe and healthy Assure fair and high quality worklife environments Secure health

My tweets for the week of October 4th: RT @ProactiveStats – new post: A New Perspective on Disability Employment http://goo.gl/fb/16kbH Change–and What Is Possible for People With Disabilities? – DiversityInc.com http://t.co/S1D8S5J Disability Employment Awareness Month Facts & Figures – DiversityInc.com http://t.co/C8h5Z8f Connecting Employers and People With Disabilities – DiversityInc.com http://t.co/jokrJSy RT @OFCCPNews – American Legion

News Release OFCCP News Release: [10/07/2010] Contact Name: Michael D’Aquino or Michael Wald Phone Number: (404) 562-2076 or x2078 Release Number: 10-1368-ATL US Labor Department settles discrimination case with 2nd-largest Coca-Cola bottler in the nation Minority applicants to receive back wages, interest and job offers CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated has agreed to

My tweets for the week of September 27th: RT @ProactiveStats new post: Affirmative Action Programs – This Friday http://goo.gl/fb/oKAfy Reminder: EEO-1 & Vets-100/100A reports due Sept. 30th. RT @dbfaller Companies Finding Success Hiring Disabled Veterans http://ow.ly/2Kmpx RT @BiddleCG – Check out BCGi upcoming webinar schedule:http://www.bcginstitute.com/#webinar #hr #OFCCP #humanresources My latest SlideShare upload : ODEP a

On September 29th, OFCCP Deputy Director Les Jin testified before a subcommittee focusing on federal contractors and subcontractors compliance and OFCCP enforcement of veterans regulations. The testimony began with an outline of the OFCCP’s three priorities: 1.  Strengthening enforcement, “Director Shiu has worked with our Regional Directors to institute a new protocol that requires OFCCP