Federal hiring regulations may be headed for significant changes, and employers should be paying attention.
According to the October 23 edition of FP on the Hill, published by Fisher Phillips, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is reviewing a proposed final rule from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that would rescind the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP), established in 1978.
These longstanding guidelines have helped employers evaluate whether hiring tests and employee selection practices comply with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The EEOC's regulatory agenda also includes plans to eliminate associated recordkeeping requirements.
What Could This Mean for GMA Members?
For printing and graphic communications companies, hiring skilled employees and developing a qualified workforce remain important business priorities. Changes to federal hiring guidelines could have implications for how employers:
While the proposed changes remain under review, employers should continue following existing legal requirements and monitoring developments.
GMAADVOCACY(+) | Keeping Our Industry Informed
Through GMAADVOCACY(+), Graphic Media Alliance works to keep members informed about legislative and regulatory developments that could affect their businesses. From workforce regulations and employment policies to broader industry issues, our goal is to provide members with timely information and access to trusted resources.
We encourage members to follow updates from Fisher Phillips, a valuable source of labor and employment law insights, as these potential regulatory changes progress.
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