In a news release issued June 16, 2011, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a settlement with ThyssenKrupp Elevator Manufacturing Inc.in the amount $288,333 to be paid to a class of 248 women.
In a news release issued June 6, 2011, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a $250,000 settlement with AstraZeneca to resolve allegations of pay discrimination against women.
On June 14, 2011, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued Directive 296 which outlines the procedures for requesting, renewing, modifying, and terminating Functional Affirmative Action Plans (FAAPs) agreements. The new directive supersedes the guidance set forth in Directive 254, which was issued in 2002.