October 28, 2005 |
Posted By Diane Pfadenhauer |
OFCCP - Definition of Applicant
Long awaited regulations have been issued by the OFCCP defining "Internet Applicant." The regulations, available HERE, define an internet applicant as:
...any individual who meets all of four of the following criteria:
- the individual submits an expression of interest in employment through the internet or other electronic data technology;
- the employer considers the individual for employment for a particular position;
- the individual's expression of interest indicates that the individual possesses the basic qualifications for the position; and
- at no point prior to receiving an offer from the employer does the individual remove him- or herself from further consideration, or otherwise indicate that s/he is no longer interested in the position.
This will hopefully clear up much of the confusion over who employers have to consider as applicants in their affirmative action plans. Thanks to the Greater Valley Forge HR Law Link for being the first to bring this to our attention.