What Will 2024 Bring?
Prepare for New Race/Ethnicity Categories The contractor community has long raised concerns on the limiting and nature of the race and ethnicity categories currently used for EEO-1 filings and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) documents. Both the EEOC and OFCCP have indicated they are currently reviewing the issue, and we may soon see new categories or new clarifications in current categories. Continued Refinement of Electronic Portals Expected For the last two years contractors have had to certify their compliance with the applicable affirmative action regulations via an online portal. For instance, contractors recently had to add the start date of their affirmative action plans, and we anticipate that contractors will soon have to provide additional information in the portal. We also saw a new EEO-1 form and portal in 2023, and the contractor community should expect further refinements to both in 2024. Watch for New OFCCP Regulations With the uptick in remote work in recent years, the OFCCP has recognized that AAP structures based on establishment or physical location are becoming unworkable for many contractors. We expect the agency to release regulations aimed at refining the structure of affirmative action programs to accommodate changes in the way companies work.
AI Focus
More Disclosures In addition to the EEOC, the OFCCP is focused on ensuring employers do not violate workplace anti-discrimination laws when using AI in their selection processes. Contractors must have an awareness of their use of AI and “how” the AI works. In the new Scheduling Letter for OFCCP audits, for example, contractors have to disclose how they utilize AI in their selection proceedings. In line with the AI Executive Order issued in October, we can expect to see contractors held to heightened standards when it comes to the gradual unveiling of workplace AI regulation.
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