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Proposed OFCCP Rule Would Require That 7% of Federal Contractors’ Workforce Consist of Individuals with Disabilities

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) is considering a rule that would require certain federal contractors to ensure that at least 7% of their workforce is composed of individuals with disabilities. This is a significant proposal, as the … Continue reading

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OFCCP Seeks Public Comments on Strengthening its Affirmative Action Regulations Relative to Individuals with Disabilities

In a press release issued on its website, the United States Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has issued a notice requesting the public’s input on ways it can strengthen its regulations that require federal contractors to … Continue reading

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Proposed DOL budget includes increase in funds for "worker protection programs"

The recently-proposed FY 2011 budget for the Department of Labor requests $117 billion in funds, including $13.9 billion in “discretionary funding.” Although the $117 billion request is less than what the DOL received last year, the DOL has requested $1.7 … Continue reading

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