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Public employers — Virginia

Public employers share many of the same or similar concerns and issues as private employers; however, there are some notable differences between the two. Public employers exist in a variety of areas and roles. For instance, the federal government, state and local governments, state and local agencies, schools and housing authorities, to name a few. This chapter outlines certain issues and areas of the law that public employers should consider.

Recruiting and hiring

Federal contractors and subcontractors

Regulations from the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) require that certain federal contractors and subcontractors with 50 or more employees prepare written affirmative action programs. The OFCCP requires federal contractors to obtain, when possible, gender race and ethnicity data on applicants and employees. The most reliable method is for the contractor to track data of responses by self-identification by using tear-off sheets, post cards or short forms to request the information. The invitation to self-identify should always state that providing information is voluntary. For a more detailed discussion of the OFCCP regulations for federal contractors and subcontractors, see Recruiting...


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