On Wednesday, April 18, the Congressional Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions held a hearing entitled: "Reviewing the Impact of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Regulatory and Enforcement Actions".
Points of Discussion
The guide provided for the hearing included the following points of discussion:
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- In recent years, Office of Federal Ccontract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has advanced significant changes to its regulatory and enforcement policies that could create additional costs and challenges for employers and workers.
- The agency is currently developing five regulatory proposals that may lead to even greater administrative burdens on employers.
- For example, two such proposals would require employers to provide a “statement of reasons” that explains why certain workers were not extended an employment opportunity.
- Additionally, OFCCP has sought to expand its jurisdiction to certain health care providers, challenging their ability to deliver affordable health care to seniors and veterans.
The hearing was held to provide members an opportunity to discuss the consequences workers and employers may face as a result of OFCCP’s regulatory and enforcement actions.
The opening statement, witness testimonies, and archived web cast are available here.
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