📝 In the first part of this new blog series in partnership with DiversIQ on DEI Commitment, DCI experts discuss their research on public commitment to DEI.
Compliance for federal construction contractors can be complex. DCI's decades of experience with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) can help you get in compliance and minimize legal and financial risk. This toolkit is a compilation of DCI resources designed to help...
In this blog, DCI President David Cohen and consultant Dave Sharrer discuss rebranding ‘Affirmative Action Plans’ to ‘Non-Discrimination in Employment Plans’ in an effort to reduce misconceptions and increase buy in from employees.
Check out this blog from DCI experts Stephanie Horn, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, and Bill Osterndorf for everything you need to know about the Massachusetts Pay Transparency law which will go into effect on July 31, 2025.
As the AI landscape continues to change, local, state, and federal legislation and guidance have followed suit. DCI is staying up to date on the latest developments and regulations, and their impact on employment and human resources compliance. Our experts have put together a comprehensive...
While there are currently no federal laws regulating the use of AI in the US, DCI actively tracks developments relevant to employment and the workplace. Our consults have assembled a chart tracking federal actions regarding AI with the details most important for you to know.
Considering using software for your company's pay equity analysis? 🔍📊
In our new blog series, DCI consultants Don Lustenberger and Lisa Harpe discuss the process for conducting a pay equity study and how the expert and software approaches can help or hinder organizations’ efforts to comply...
Laws regarding bias audits of automated employment decision systems are moving forward at the state and local level. Our experts are tracking developments in these regulations so you don't have to. Stay up to date with these laws by downloading our tracker.
The first Supply and Service CSAL of FY2024 is here!
OFCCP’s Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) is a courtesy notification that a contractor’s establishment(s) or function(s) will be reviewed for compliance with affirmative action regulations. Once the CSAL is published, scheduling...
DCI Consulting has assembled a 4-step guide with examples to help organizations get started on an Affirmative Action Plan. The journey to compliance can be overwhelming but DCI is here to help.
Employers who provide supplies and/or services to the federal government must certify in the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) Contractor Portal each year to show they comply with affirmative action requirements.
DCI Consulting, a long-time compliance partner of federal...
Employers, your organization’s race and ethnicity survey will need to change.
In this article, originally published in Law360, Joanna Colosimo and Bill Osterndorf discuss OMB’s revised Statistical Policy Directive 15 and how it will affect the race and ethnicity categories used in the...
Automated systems and AI tools used to help make employment decisions are subject to traditional requirements to ensure biases don't exist.
On April 4, 2024, multiple federal agencies charged with enforcing various laws signed a joint statement asserting their intention to enforce these laws....
Is your organization prepared for the upcoming EEO-1 filing period?
Last month, EEOC published the EEO-1 instruction booklet with information on who is required to file, how to file, and more. Read this DCI blog for a comprehensive overview.
Employers with federal contracts are tasked with balancing regulatory requirements and addressing pay equity concerns within their organization.
DCI Consulting, an HR analytics and risk assessment firm, has developed a guide to help federal contractors weigh the pros and cons of different...
📢 Attention federal contractors: OFCCP Contractor Portal Certification Begins April 1, 2024
For more information and updated resources, read this blog written by DCI consultant Victoria Ungvary.
Stay on track of reporting requirements with DCI's 2024 Compliance Calendar for HR Professionals! We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
📢Employers with employees in Illinois, have you submitted your application for the Equal Pay Registration Certificate?
The Illinois Department of Labor recently posted a FAQ indicating that all employers with 100 or more employees in or who report to a location in Illinois must obtain an Equal...
Federal affirmative action regulations provide specific record retention requirements, but there continues to be a great deal of uncertainty as to the type of information that needs to be kept, how that information needs to be stored, and how long that information needs to be maintained. DCI’s...
Affirmative action requirements for federal contractors and subcontractors are more extensive than developing an affirmative action plan.
DCI Consulting Group, a premier affirmative action planning firm, has constructed a checklist to help federal contractors and subcontractors assess their...
New pay transparency laws in Hawaii and Colorado take effect in 2024, requiring employers to provide more information about compensation in job listings. For more information, read this blog by DCI's Bill Osterndorf.
OFCCP is collecting comments regarding its request to extend the use of the Contractor Portal. To read more about what OFCCP plans to change, check out this blog written by DCI consultant Evan Szarenski.
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has published new Frequently Asked Questions for federal contractors involved in construction projects. For more on the updated FAQs, read this blog written by Bill Osterndorf and Evan Szarenski.
The Commerce Department is taking steps to operationalize diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility program best practices through a Diversity Business Principles (DBP) initiative.
DCI's Director of Workforce Equity, Keli Wilson, discusses what you need to know.
On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed the Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. DCI consultants Dave Schmidt and Bre Timko highlight areas of relevance to using AI in employee selection practices.
With the EEO-1 filing portal now open, what should contractors know before filing? We've got you covered! Read this blog by Lily Kerr, M.S., for an in-depth analysis of the key updates you need to know before filing your EEO-1 report.
On the heels of New York City Local Law 144, various states and cities are moving forward with requirements to conduct bias audits of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated employment decision tools (AEDT). Keep track of developments by state with DCI's Bias Audit Law Tracker.
Employers, check out DCI's guide to OFCCP's updated scheduling letter & itemized listing written by DCI's Vice President of Workforce Equity & Compliance Strategy, Joanna Colosimo.
On August 4, 2023, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs published the long-expected Pre-enforcement Notice and Conciliation Procedures Final Rule. For everything you need to know about the final rule check out this resource.
As Artificial Intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, state lawmakers are acting quickly to regulate this uncharted territory. In this blog, members of DCI's Employment Litigation Services team discusses the “No Robot Bosses Act of 2023” submitted by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Brian...
Following the Supreme Court's decision on the use of affirmative action in higher education admissions decisions, DCI's workforce equity team has compiled three DEIA questions employers should consider.
In this practitioner's guide, DCI's Workforce Equity team explores Life Cycle Analyses as a diagnostic tool to enhance your organization's DEIA efforts.
When it comes to something as important as pay equity, your data matters. DCI's Mike Aamodt has created a comprehensive guide to pay equity analyses for groups too small for regression analysis.
Federal contractors, the contractor portal deadline is fast approaching! DCI's latest infographic breaks down everything you should know about OFCCP's contractor portal.
In this installment of our Psychological Safety series, DCI consultants Chad Peddie, M.A. and Jon Geier, J.D. explore the challenges of maintaining psychological safety in the workplace when things are not going well; for example, in the event of a reduction in force.
Join DCI's Vice President of Workforce Equity & Compliance Strategy, Joanna Colosimo, to discuss Racial Equity Audits and the recent pressures to conduct an audit.
Join Kermit Olson, Ph.D., to learn more about The Institute for Workplace Equality's Report on EEO and DEI&A Considerations in the use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decision Making.
If you are struggling to keep up with the rapidly changing state pay laws, you are not alone. This comprehensive infographic provides employers with important details regarding California's Pay Data Reporting Law.
In this DCI Blog, Bre Timko, Ph.D., J.D. and Dave Schmidt, Ph.D. outline and discuss key takeaways from the January 31 EEOC hearing on employment discrimination in artificial intelligence.
Using employee and personnel data to enhance your Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts is crucial. If you're a federal contractor, you might be able to use the same data used to develop your affirmative action plans (AAPs). Learn more about the advantages of using AAP data for our DEI...
Calls for corporate transparency have increased dramatically in recent years. In part, this is driven by shareholder and employee interest in accountability for progress made toward diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) pledges. An increasingly popular method for DEIA...
Organizations are increasingly focusing their efforts to ensure that they are paying their employees fairly and not discriminating on the basis of sex or race/ethnicity. This increased focus is due to a combination of a desire to do the right thing, comply with federal and state equal pay laws,...
This paper specifically addresses the myriad of strategies that consider the legal requirements for engaging in a race/ethnicity and/or sex based remediation strategy while at the same time making appropriate salary adjustments that take into account an employer’s legitimate compensation practices.
The issue of pay discrimination has been a major focus for regulators and employers over the past few decades. In light of pressure from new state and international pay equity laws, as well as shareholder pressure, many organizations are conducting pay equity studies to discern whether barriers...
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