Issues Surrounding the OFCCP's Internet Applicant Rules

How has new technology brought more issues to the OFCCP Internet Applicant Rules?

The OFCCP continues to clarify what constitutes an internet applicant. Make sure you're up-to-date on all the latest guidance and know what parameters to follow. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs continues to clarify the definition of an internet applicant and the evolving guidance gives employers additional direction and assistance. Moreover, the OFCCP has initiated a systematic process for monitoring adherence to the Internet Applicant Rule. This topic will review the continuously developing OFCCP guidance and provide you with a greater understanding of what is included in the definition of internet and related technologies, who is an applicant, what records must be kept, the role of recruiters, managing data and what parameters an employer can establish around its application process.

Learning Objectives

• You will be able to describe data management techniques.
• You will be able to define what records must be kept.
• You will be able to discuss OFCCP's monitoring adherence to Internet Applicant Rule.
• You will be able to define effective use of applicant data to monitor for adverse impact and defend hiring process.