Reports of a new Director at the OFCCP were premature.  

In a decision that could have significant future ramifications for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, an administrative law judge recently issued a 135-page discovery ruling in a case filed by the OFCCP against computer technology giant Oracle America, Inc.

A new study sheds light on the progress (or, more accurately, the lack of progress), made by U.S. employers in achieving gender diversity. The study's findings are important for federal contractors, who must comply with the requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, as well as for any employers who consider gender diversity a priority.

According to an analysis performed by Bloomberg Law of fiscal year 2017 data, a new trend exists at the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. The number of compliance evaluations closed during the year has dropped significantly, but the amount of money paid by contractors for alleged violations has reached an all-time high. 

The Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS) extended this year’s deadline for filing the VETS-4212 from September 30, 2017, to November 15, 2017, due to the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.