Many employers approach being a federal contractor based on what they read or hear...enforcement, audit, penalties, etc. Ahmed Younies, President and CEO of HR Unlimited, Inc., shares his perspective on how employers should approach being a federal contractor and subcontractor, and it might surprise you. Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - OFCCP: Friend or Foe?

On August 19, 2014, OFCCP finally issued a Directive on Gender Identity and Sex Discrimination that clearly acknowledged that gender discrimination under Executive Order 11246 covers discrimination on the basis of transgender and gender identity status.    Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - New OFCCP Directive on Transgender and Gender Identity Status

President Obama recently issued an amendment to Executive Order 11246 which added the verbiage of "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the language, broadening the protected bases in that order. While the Department of Labor has been directed to prepare regulations, many questions and concerns are raised with these additions.    Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Practical Issues for LGBT Enforcement

Hobby Lobby was decided under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) argued that for-profit corporations could not have religious beliefs and should not be considered "persons" under the Act. The Court disagreed with HHS, finding that the term "persons," as used in the Act, did apply to closely held corporations.    Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Religious Accommodation in the Workplace: Federal Contractors' Version of Hobby Lobby Dilemma

What is an EEO-1 report, who has to file it, when does it have to be filed, and what confidentiality protections is the government required to observe?  Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, sheds light on this topic as well as the pros, cons, and caveats of voluntary EEO-1 disclosure. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - EEO-1 Report and Voluntary Disclosure

Compensation analysis begins with a "snap shot" of data that is examined for disparities in pay. Education, skills, and experience may impact pay, but any unexplained residual disparity is likely attributed to discrimination. Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, sheds light on what federal contractors should be aware of regarding this hot topic.  You can also read Zeigler's article  here.Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Similarly Situated in Compensation

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) asked employers to pledge to not use an individual's unemployment status as a consideration when making hiring decisions. To what extent, if any, can the current laws enforced by the OFCCP be used to address this?  Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, sheds light on what federal contractors should be aware of.  You can also read Zeigler's article  here.Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.    Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Unemployment Status Discrimination and OFCCP Enforcement

An article posted on Buzzfeed.com on December 4, 2013 stated, "Federal Official Refuses to Say Whether Office is Protecting Trans Workers." The response of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) was, "OFCCP follows Title VII precedent in everything." Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, sheds some light on what that response may actually mean for federal contractors. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

An article posted on <a href="http://Buzzfeed.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buzzfeed.com</a> on December 4, 2013 stated, "Federal Official Refuses to Say Whether Office is Protecting Trans Workers." The response of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) was, "OFCCP follows Title VII precedent in everything." Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, sheds some light on what that response may actually mean for federal contractors. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Contract Compliance in the Context of Transgender Discrimination

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has a new model conciliation agreement for compensation in the 2013 Federal Contract Compliance Manual (see addendum A to chapter 8). Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, highlights the model and shares her perspective on what federal contractors should be aware of in OFCCP compensation conciliation. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Model Conciliation Agreement for Compensation

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued their final rules on Section 503 regarding persons with disabilities and Section 4212 regarding protected veterans. Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, discusses how these new rules will impact employers beginning in 2014. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Final Rules on Section 503 and Section 4212

Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a directive regarding the calculation of back pay for victims of employment discrimination. The Directive is intended to improve consistency in the methods used to calculate back pay across the United States. Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, discusses how this new directive will potentially impact Federal contractors. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Directive on Back Pay

The American Medical Association (AMA) recently classified obesity as a disease. Could this influence the way obesity is treated when developing public policy? What implications and applicability does this issue have under The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 503 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?  Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, discusses how this classification could potentially impact practices for Federal contractors. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.   Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Obesity as a Disease

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) define non minorities or whites as the unexpected victims of race discrimination. However, Civil Rights prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, including whites. The disparate treatment and impact theories apply regardless of race and gender.  Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, discusses how these theories are applicable in the case of the unexpected victim and the circumstances that may give rise to these claims. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.   Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Unexpected Race Discrimination Victim

When a practice is fair in form because it applies equally to all employees or applicants, but has a disproportionally negative impact on the terms and conditions of employment of a protected class of applicants or employees, it results in disparate impact. Does allowing applicants to negotiate starting salaries lead to disparate impact since the opportunity to negotiate is equally available to all applicants? This question arises from the statistical disparities regarding the likelihood of women to engage in salary negotiation compared to men.   Sandra Scott Zeigler, Esq., a recognized authority on Federal EEO enforcement with 25 years of experience divided equally between the EEOC and OFCCP, discusses salary negotiation as disparate impact. You can also read Zeigler's article  here.   Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Salary Negotiation and Disparate Impact

Directive 306, "Complying with Nondiscrimination Provisions: Criminal Record Restrictions and Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin" was signed and made effective on January 29, 2013. The Directive provides information about the circumstances of excluding applicants or employees based on their criminal records; the Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 31-11 issued on May 25, 2012 to the American Job Center network; and the Enforcement Guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on April 25, 2012.  	 Listen now to hear Beth Ronnenburg, President of Berkshire Associates, discuss what Directive 306 means to federal contractors and subcontractors and federally-assisted construction contractors and subcontractors (contractors), and how to plan accordingly. You can also read Ronnenburg's article  here.   Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.  Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

LJNRadio: Government Compliance - Criminal Record Restrictions (Directive 306)

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