Sheri Buchanan

Sheri BuchananSheri joined Redstone Government Consulting, Inc. in December 2012 as a Human Resources Consultant. She provides HR consulting services to our customers on a wide range of issues, from specific projects to an ongoing outsourced solution of the human resources function. Sheri has two decades of experience in providing a comprehensive assessment of all areas of HR, including establishing and implementing policies and practices, contract transition efforts/onboarding, and investigations. Sheri’s experience covers a broad spectrum of compensation planning and analysis for total compensation projects, reasonableness assessments including executive compensation, compensation philosophy development, total reward strategies, benefits analysis, market pay and pay equity evaluations. She regularly supports clients with the analysis and mapping of labor categories and the preparation and analysis of wage calculations and supports clients in pricing disputes with DCAA. Sheri has a wealth of experience in navigating the many compliance challenges associated with Service Contract Act and Davis Bacon Act. She has been a valuable resource to our clients in all these areas. She stays abreast of the various requirements of the Department of Labor and, of great importance to government contractors, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, as well as other federal and state regulations impacting human resources. Professional Experience Prior to joining Redstone Government Consulting, Inc., Sheri served in various roles in the Human Resources arena. While employed by a mid-size government contractor she assisted with database development, recruiting, affirmative action planning and contract proposals. Sheri later became an Employment Specialist with one of the largest employers in Huntsville, where she assisted and led managers in the interpretation and documentation of the progressive disciplinary process, conducted employee investigations and allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge and employee disputes, conducted unemployment hearings and conducted new employee orientation. Sheri developed and presented management training, administered facility compensation plan, monitored staffing budgets and wrote job descriptions and handbook revisions.

Recent Posts

OFCCP Announces New Portal That Will Affect Government Contractors

This article is under review as a result of EO 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, signed by President Trump on January 21, 2025. As we await further information from OFCCP and the courts, please reference this article for current status and action items.

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has announced that their new Contractor Portal will be going live in 2022. The Portal will require contractors to certify, on an annual basis, whether they have developed and maintained an affirmative action program for each establishment and/or functional unit, as applicable.

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Topics: Human Resources, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

HR Huddle - November 30, 2021

Overview

  • In accordance with EO 14042 and the latest updates from the Safer Federal Workforce Taskforce, federal contractors must ensure their employees are fully-vaccinated no later than January 18, 2022 (as opposed to January 4, 2022).
  • Due to a stay by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, all activities related to the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing ETS have been suspended.
  • The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is considering permanent approval for remote I-9 verification.
  • The US DOL Wage and Hour Division has announced a final rule to implement Executive Order 14026 that will increase the federal contractor hourly minimum wage to $15.
  • The Biden Administration has reinstated the Executive Order pertaining to Non-displacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts.
  • The US Department of Labor, the National Labor Relations Board, and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission have come together to end workplace retaliation and promote workers’ rights.
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Topics: Human Resources

HR Huddle - October 28, 2021

Overview

  • The deadline of December 8, 2021 requiring Federal contractor employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is quickly approaching.
  • The proposed OSHA vaccine mandate for private employers is NOT YET in effect.
  • The EEOC recently updated their Technical Assistance Questions and Answers that address questions about religious objections to employer COVID-19 vaccine requirements and how they interact with federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws.
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Topics: Human Resources

HR Huddle - September 30, 2021

Overview

  • The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the OFCCP Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) Verification Program.
  • The EEOC will soon require contractors to use new EEO tabulation data from 2014-2018 in their AAPs.
  • The OFCCP is rescinding its previously issued notice stating that it would not request, accept, or use EEO-1 Component 2 data. 
  • The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Form I-9 verification flexibility.
  • As part of President Biden’s COVID-19 Plan, an Executive Order (#14043) on COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Workers and Contractors was signed on September 9, 2021. 
  • As a reminder, September 30th is the deadline to file the VETS-4212 report.
  • You are invited to join a national online dialogue on “Advancing Worker Equity at the U.S. Department of Labor.”
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Topics: Human Resources

HR Huddle - August 31, 2021

Overview:

  • The EEOC has introduced a new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) workshop series.
  • The US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create standards and procedures to implement and enforce President Biden’s earlier Executive Order (EO 14026) that will increase the federal contractor minimum wage.
  • Unfortunately, the Coronavirus pandemic is still an issue for workplaces across the country.
  • The EEO-1 Reporting deadline has been changed again to October 25, 2021.
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Topics: Human Resources

HR Huddle - July 29, 2021

Overview:

  • EEO-1 reporting has been extended once again. The deadline is now August 23rd. Additionally, they have made an improvement to the reports feature on the website to help users have a better experience. 
  • EEO Tabulation data from 2014 to 2018 is now available. 
  • Biden's new Executive Order (EO) takes aim at noncompete agreements.
  • A potential major challenge at the OFCCP could impact the 2020 Final Rule "Procedures to Resolve Potential Discrimination."
  • I-9 flexibility is extended until August 31, 2021.
  • The US Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to create standards and procedures to implement and enforce President Biden's earlier Executive Order 14026 that will increase the federal contractor minimum wage to $15 per hour.
  • Department of Labor issued All Agency Memorandum 237 increasing the Health and Welfare benefit applicable to SCA-covered contracts.
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Topics: Human Resources

HR Huddle - June 29, 2021

Overview:

  • EEOC launches new landing page that is a one-stop-shop for information regarding sexual orientation and gender identity workplace rights.
  • The White House seeks to continue providing remote work opportunities for federal employees.
  • The DOL makes plans to update the DBA and Related Acts Regulations.
  • EEO-1 data collection is now open and due July 19th.
  • US Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act in California v. Texas.
  • Juneteenth is now a federal holiday.
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Topics: Human Resources

HR Huddle - May 27, 2021

Overview:

  • EEOC increases the monetary penalty for violating notice-posting requirements. 
  • On May 18, 2021, the IRS released guidance regarding tax relief provided by the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021" for COBRA-related continuation of health coverage.
  • OSHA released new guidance on employer requirement to record adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccination if the employer requires employees to take the vaccine.
  • The Department of Health and Human Services announced, "the Office for Civil Rights will interpret and enforce Section 1557 and Title IX's prohibitions on discrimination based on sex to include: (1) discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation; and (2) discrimination on the basis of gender identity."
  • The CDC provided updated guidance for fully-vaccinated individuals on May 13, 2021, relaxing the recommendations for wearing face masks and social distancing. 
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Topics: Human Resources

HR Huddle - April 30, 2021

Overview:

  • Biden Administration signs Executive Order to Increase Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors to $15/hour
  • I-9 Physical Inspection eased again until May 31, 2021
  • OFCCP – Focused Reviews canceled
  • OFCCP updated the 2021 Annual Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) hiring benchmark
  • Annual AAP Certification – Will OFCCP require this soon?
  • Biden’s American Rescue Plan includes new COBRA subsidy requirement for most employers
  • On April 15, 2021, the House passed the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 7)
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Topics: Human Resources

HR Huddle - March 25, 2021

Overview:

  • OFCCP recently amended its Supply and Service Scheduling List
  • On March 11, 2021, Biden signed the “American Rescue Plan of 2021
  • On March 12, 2021, Biden’s DOL announced plans to rescind two “Final Rules”
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Topics: Human Resources