What needs to be done to comply with the new regulations?
The 2013 final VEVRAA rule, which takes effect March 24, 2014, requires that contractors advise the Employment Service Delivery System (ESDS) in each state where it has establishments that:
(1) It is a federal contractor, and
(2) It desires priority referrals from the state of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.
The regulations also require the contractor to provide the ESDS with the name and location of each hiring location within the state and the contact information for the official responsible for hiring at each location.
Good faith efforts like Affirmative Action efforts need to be expanded to increase the pool of qualified candidates. Outreach has to be external (to reach the wider labor market), and internal (immediate workforce). Proof of outreach must be meticulously maintained. Good faith efforts also encompass training and promotion of the internal workforce. Results of good faith efforts also need to be documented.
Federal contractors and sub-contractors need to set hiring goals for protected veterans and candidates with disabilities. For veterans the hiring goal should be at the 8% national average. The OFCCP does allow you to set your own hiring goal for veterans but it is safer to just go with the national average. For Individuals with Disabilities (IWDs), a 7% utilization goal is needed. Also set goals under EO 11246 as applicable.
How will AJE assist you in accomplishing this task?
AJE has just released a new update to AJE Reporting Portal that includes a self-service reporting tool that provides links to employment offices in all 50 states, office locations and state credentials and account alerts to customers for state credentials updates. The portal is available to AJE customers 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for audit reports, account updates and information on the new regulatory requirements.
How can I get more information about the enhanced portal or OFCCP compliance?
- Contact your Account Manager at America’s Job Exchange
- Download our OFCCP Compliance for Recruitment brochure Americasjobexchange.com/Services
- Visit our website http://www.americasjobexchange.com/
The new regulations are here and they have created enough angst. It is necessary to understand what the new rules require and to stay on top of them. Although you may have enlisted the help of a company like AJE to help with your compliance needs, it is imperative that you monitor and stay on top of the outreach, documenting and reporting data.
