On February 6, 2006, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) new e-cruiting rule went into effect. The rule, which sets out recordkeeping requirements for Internet-based job applications, applies to employers that have federal contracts in excess of $10,000.
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In connection with the new rule, the OFCCP has issued FAQs regarding the specifics of employer obligations with respect to Internet Applicants. Of particular note is the OFCCP’s statement in the FAQs that even though the rule takes effect on Feb. 6, the agency won’t, for a period of 90 days, cite a contractor for a purely technical recordkeeping violation of the rule. This enforcement “grace period” will apply so long as the contractor:
1) demonstrates it is taking reasonable steps to update its systems to comply with the rule, and provides a projected date of compliance, and
2) collects and maintains records according to the established procedures consistent with OFCCP’s recordkeeping requirements that predated the Internet Applicant rule.
For details on the Internet Applicant rule, read our story in the December 2005 issue of the California Employer Advisor.