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Question: Types of OFCCP Reviews?
With the release of this year's CSAL (Corporate Scheduling Announcement List), I have noticed that the different types of reviews seem to overlap. What are the differences between CMCE Reviews, Compliance Checks, and Establishment Reviews?
An Establishment Review is equivalent to an audit. It would cover compliance with all laws and regulations (E.O. 11246, Section 503, and VEVRAA) enforced by the OFCCP. CMCEs are similar to an Establishment Review in that they cover the full scope of a contractor's compliance as stated above, but at the corporate level. Section 503 Focused Reviews cover only those obligations in one area, i.e., Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. However, if other violations are found, the agency could consider expanding the investigation.
The Section 503 Focused Reviews are scheduled at the headquarters of multi-establishment companies and will be conducted onsite. The other reviews (Establishment and CMCE) do not necessarily require an onsite.
A Compliance Check determines whether a contractor maintains records consistent with their obligations.
According to the OFCCP's website, OFCCP will not begin conducting the onsite portion of the Section 503 Focused Reviews until September 1, 2019 to allow contractors sufficient time to seek technical assistance from OFCCP's regional and district offices.
Senate Confirms Janet Dhillon as New EEOC Chair
Janet Dhillon (R) was officially confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become the new chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). She will replace Acting Chair Victoria Lipnic (R), who will remain with the EEOC as a Commissioner. The confirmation fills the third seat on the five-member commission, restoring quorum and decision-making authority to the EEOC, a significant development in light of the new EEO-1 pay data collection requirement.
OFCCP Compliance Check Resources
OFCCP published a Compliance Checks page on its website to provide more information to federal contractors on what to expect if they are scheduled for a Compliance Check. The page includes Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) as well as a copy of the Compliance Check Scheduling Letter which lists the three items that contractors will be asked to make available to OFCCP: AAP results for the preceding year, examples of job ads, including ESDS job listings, and examples of accommodations made to individuals with disabilities.
OFCCP will be updating the information and answering additional questions as it begins to conduct them this year. You can view the 2019 Scheduling List to find out if your organization is scheduled for a Compliance Check.
EEOC to Require Employers to Submit 2017 and 2018 Compensation Data on EEO-1 Report
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) has confirmed that it will require employers with 100 or more employees to submit Component 2 compensation data for calendar year 2017, in addition to calendar year 2018, for the current EEO-1 reporting period, which opened on March 18 and runs through May 31. Employers will have until September 30 to submit their compensation data. All other EEO-1 data is due on May 31.
The EEOC expects to start collecting compensation data by mid-July 2019, and will notify employers when the survey will be available.
DOL Opinion Letter Acts as a Guide for Gig Economy Workers
Opinion letter FLSA2019-6 gives further insight from the DOL on whether or not service providers for a virtual marketplace company (VMC) should be considered independent contractors or employees of the company. The case addressed in this letter noted that the VMC did not have "control" over the service provider in terms of rules of when where, how, and whom to work for, giving the provider autonomous decision-making. The VMC also allowed the service provider to work for other VMCs at the time and did not evaluate performance over time, all meaning the provider did not have "economic dependence" on the VMC, the key factor in employee versus independent status.
Read more DOL Highlights throughout the month for timely updates.
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