This post is by Cara Crotty, co-chair of Constangy's Strategic Affirmative Action Practice Group.

Once again, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will ruin the holidays for thousands of federal contractors. The OFCCP announced last week that it plans to issue Courtesy Scheduling Announcement Letters, or CSALs, to 2,500 federal contractor establishments.

CSALs advise contractors that specific establishments may be selected for a compliance review during the next scheduling cycle. In the past, the OFCCP has issued the actual Scheduling Letters at about the same time as the CSALs, and the agency has frequently mailed Scheduling Letters right before Thanksgiving or Christmas. (Ho! Ho! Ho!)

If you have questions about the CSAL process, the OFCCP has posted some FAQs. In addition, contractors wishing to confirm whether one or their establishments was sent a CSAL may fax a written request on company letterhead to the OFCCP at 202-693-1305.

If you are not familiar with the OFCCP’s recent changes to the Scheduling Letter & Itemized Listing, check out our Affirmative Action Alert to get up to speed.

In other OFCCP news, Sam Maiden has been named the new Regional Director for the Southeast Region, starting December 14. The position has been open for some time after the unannounced departure of Evelyn Teague.

Mr. Maiden has served in a variety roles at the OFCCP, including Compliance Officer, Assistant District Director, Director of Regional Operations, and Deputy Northeast Regional Director. Congratulations to Mr. Maiden, and we look forward to working with him (again) in the Southeast!