The OFCCP has released a revised Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) for federal contractors/subcontractors. The form has been streamlined to be one page which the Agency thinks will help to increase the voluntary response rate. Federal contractors/subcontractors will have until August 4, 2020, to implement the new form for their applicant and employee systems. The form also is available in Spanish and other languages and has a new expiration date of 5/3

In light of the constantly changing circumstances such as stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy regarding documents required to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. List B of Form I-9 requires employees to present certain identity documents. However, due to COVID-19, employees may have trouble renewing such documents as a state driver’s license or a state ID card. As such, the DHS policy

The OFCCP’s veteran hiring benchmark has decreased again, from 5.9% to 5.7%. This updated percentage should be used on Affirmative Action Plans dated March 31, 2020 or later. Federal contractors should take note, as the OFCCP is currently conducting VEVRAA focused reviews. It is possible that the agency will look carefully at the date of the affirmative action plans to determine to which benchmark percentage they will compare the establishment’s hiring rates. Contact Arbor

Presently, there are two training courses: - The Path To Compliance: Understanding Expectations to Governance - Affirmative Action Programs The idea is a good one, but please keep in mind the following, if you access the material: - The information is basic. It may be helpful to those who know very little about federal contractor obligations and compliance, but not if one is attempting to be strategic about compliance and risk management. - Some of the statements would

Joan Moore and Mim Munzel of The Arbor Consulting Group will be presenting at the National Industry Liaison Group (NILG) national affirmative action conference in Maryland this July. The NILG brings together officials from the OFCCP, EEOC, and other government agencies, along with federal contractors and subcontractors to raise issues and learn from each other. As Arbor has a sub-specialty in providing affirmative action compliance and audit defense services to construction