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On August 18, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) issued “Advancing Pay Equity Through Compensation Analysis,” a revision to Directive 2022-01, “Pay Equity Audits.” The revised Directive states that in order to determine that a contractor has satisfied its obligation to conduct a compensation analysis under 41 CFR § 60-2.17(b)(3), OFCCP requires certain documentation. Although the original Directive used the phrase “pay equity audit” to refer to contractors’ obligations under 41 CFR § 60-2.17(b)(3), this revised Directive instead uses the term “compensation analysis” to avoid any confusion regarding the nature of a contractor’s obligations.

Three things to know about the revised Directive:Continue Reading OFCCP Revises Directive on Pay Equity Audits / Compensation Analysis

Effective Compliance Evaluations and Enforcement

On March 31, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a new directive concerning enforcement of its equal employment opportunity laws. The new directive, DIR 2022-02, Effective Compliance Evaluations and Enforcement, provides updated guidance on agency compliance evaluation policies and expectations for…

Since the COVID-19 pandemic started materially affecting contractors in March, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) has continued its practice of conducting audits, providing resources and assistance, and enforcing affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements, but in different and more limited mediums.

OFCCP continues to conduct audits, but in lieu of physical site visits,…