On December 30, 2019, OFCCP updated its Federal Contract Compliance Manual (FCCM) for the first time since 2014. The FCCM "provides guidance for OFCCP's compliance officers . . . in conducting compliance evaluations, complaint investigations and providing federal contractors with compliance assistance." In a press release, OFCCP explained that the updates "reflect revisions to OFCCP's regulations, changes in practices, and to ensure transparency and provide greater clarity."
OFCCP has provided a detailed overview of the changes and additions to the FCCM, broken down by Manual section. The changes to the FCCM include:
- Changes reflecting recent OFCCP directives, including OFCCP's Focused Review Directive, Transparency Directive, Early Resolution Directive, revised FAAP Directive, PDN Directive, and Compensation Directive.
- The insertion of the following as protected characteristics (reflecting Executive Orders 13762 and 13665): sexual orientation, gender identity, and discussing, disclosing and inquiring about compensation.
- The addition of language describing Section 503 and VEVRAA nondiscrimination and affirmative action requirements.
Contractors can download and review the full updated FCCM here.
OFCCP Updates The Federal Contract Compliance Manual
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