Insight Archive
Discover our Collection of Archived Blogs and Articles
This area lists useful blogs, articles, and news stories from our archives prior to 2025. It is intended for education and research purposes only and not for use and implementation in your specific case, as many of the regulations may have been updated since the beginning of 2025.
The Basics of OFCCP Compliance
Navigating through federal compliance regulations can be extremely challenging. By maintaining OFCCP compliance, you’ll ensure your organization meets all its requirements, decreases the risk of audits, and builds a diverse workforce in accordance with the law. What is OFCCP? The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is an agency within the United States Department of Labor. The agency regulates federal contractor equal opportunity employment practices to ensure discrimination does not take place in any aspect of employment. The OFCCP is responsible [...]
How to Ensure That Your Organization Complies With VEVRAA
November is National Veterans and Military Families month, and if you are a federal contractor, it is a good opportunity for your organization to make sure that it remains compliant with one of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)’s primary regulations, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). Otherwise, your organization risks being fined paired with possible reputational damage. You might be wondering what VEVRAA is and how it applies to your organization. According to the OFCCP, VEVRAA is [...]
What you need to know about Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
As federal contractors and subcontractors, along with a federal government contract for work comes a set of hiring and employment regulations upheld by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). One of those is Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Here’s what you need to know about the law and ways to stay in compliance. Understanding these regulations is imperative for federal contractors and subcontractors, as failure to comply can result in financial [...]
How to Attract Veterans to Your Organization
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, almost 200,000 service members enter the civilian workforce on a yearly basis. That indicates a large, but highly skilled workforce is available to be welcomed into numerous industries. While some employers still struggle to attract vets, there is some good news: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that veteran unemployment rates dropped from 5.3% in December 2020 to 3.2% in December 2021. But even with this silver lining, the stats are still slightly above pre-pandemic [...]
What is the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)?
When it comes to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to veterans, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requires that federal contractors and subcontractors must adhere to specific laws after being awarded a contract. Here, you’ll learn about the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and what you need to know to meet these OFCCP regulatory standards. Understanding these regulations is crucial for federal contractors and subcontractors. Failure to comply can result in financial penalties, cancellation of current contracts, ongoing [...]
Hiring Advice from Veterans to Employers
Many employers struggle to attract, hire and retain veterans. Many times, this is due to the lack of understanding by employers and veterans. To help employers understand the needs of veterans we went to RallyPoint, where nearly 2 million current and former military members gather to discuss a variety of topics and share information. These members have shared over 6.4 million posts about military and veteran life. Below are some topics that RallyPoint covered on their site regarding hiring and retaining [...]