EEOC seeks approval from OMB to collect race and gender data through 2021

CVS Health and PepsiCo have received the Gold Awards

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) encourages rescheduling appointments for sick individuals and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now makes exceptions for private employers verifying the identity of employment eligibility documents remotely.

The OFCCP issued a notice to the federal contractor community that it is “business as usual.” The OFCCP’s operations are currently available to assist the contractor community through their website, Help Desk, and the new Contractor Assistance Portal.

Among other things, the Law amends FMLA and expands employee leave rights for coping with the virus

Only new supply & service and construction contracts solely for the specific purpose of providing Coronavirus relief are covered by the exemption.

Resources include collaboration with VETS, the White House, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) shares resources for employer and employee preparation for the COVID-19 virus.

EEOC currently down to three Commissioners but will be down to two when Acting Chair Lipnic leaves in July

Part 1 of the Affirmative Action – Recruiter Compliance Best Practices Webinar will be on March 19, 2020.