Very few of us would find it acceptable for our medical information to be shared with anyone who asks for it. In fact, most of us prefer that such information ...
Over the past year, four major federal agencies issued significant guidance related to the use of criminal background checks in delivering employment-related services by state and local governments as well ...
Author: Seena Foster This is the only book on the market that focuses on discrimination complaint investigations in a wide range of Federally-assisted, public-facing programs and activities! Reviews by State ...
As the Equal Opportunity (EO) professional for an agency or organization charged with administering federally-funded programs and activities where "religion" is a prohibited basis of discrimination, you should have written ...
The following excerpt is from remarks delivered by Ms. Foster at a national Equal Opportunity Conference in Washington, DC: It is a privilege for me to be here today, and ...
Depending on your source(s) of federal funding, there are certain required notices and posters that must be displayed prominently throughout areas where you meet, greet, and work with members of ...
In this article, we look at the importance of having sound policies and procedures in place for ensuring the nondiscriminatory delivery of aid, training, benefits, and services to the public ...
The responsibility of investigating and deciding discrimination complaints generally lies with equal opportunity (EO) professionals. Discrimination complaints may arise in the workplace, or in the delivery of federally-funded and federally-assisted ...
On April 4, 2014, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) added 24 new resources to its Disability and Veterans Community Resources Directory. This database was launched in March ...
For more information on any of the following articles, go to www.dol.gov/odep. The Changing Workforce – Assistant Secretary Martinez Addresses DMEC Conference Speaking to an audience of disability management professionals, ...
In Pursuit of Inclusive Technology — Assistant Secretary Martinez at CSUN Conference Hundreds of attendees at the International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference sponsored annually by California State University ...
OFCCP posted the Benchmark Database required by the new regulations implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). Federal contractors use the VEVRAA Benchmark Database when establishing a hiring ...