<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><div id="gmail-page-title-area" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:10px 10px 10px 0px;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div id="gmail-block-opa-theme-page-title" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px auto;padding:0px"><h1 style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 30px;line-height:1;font-size:2.5rem;padding:0px;font-family:Merriweather,serif"><span style="box-sizing:inherit">2M01 Distinguishing Objective from Subjective Selection Criteria</span></h1></div></div><a id="gmail-main-content" tabindex="-1" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(33,33,33);outline:0px;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif;font-size:16px"></a><div class="gmail-dol-subnav-wrapper gmail-sidebar-is-open" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;min-width:200px"><div class="gmail-dol-sidebar" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px"><div id="gmail-block-dol-booknavigation" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 30px 0px 0px;padding:0px;min-width:200px"><ul class="gmail-site-sidenav gmail-usa-sidenav gmail-dol-sidenav gmail-book_heading gmail-usa-list" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;list-style:none;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.3;font-family:"Source Sans Pro Web","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;border:1px solid rgb(174,176,181)"><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/table-of-contents" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Table of Contents</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/introduction" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Introduction</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-1-desk-audit" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Chapter 1 Desk Audit</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--expanded gmail-is-current" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--expanded gmail-is-current gmail-usa-current" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0,113,188);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:rgb(241,241,241);outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-weight:700;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Chapter 2 On-Site Review</a><ul class="gmail-site-sidenav gmail-usa-sidenav__sublist gmail-dol-sidenav gmail-usa-list" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0.25em 0px 0px;padding:0px;list-style:none;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.5;border:0px;background-color:rgb(241,241,241)"><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2a-introduction" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2A Introduction</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2b-determining-need-site-review" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2B Determining the Need for an On-Site Review</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2c-site-review-preparation" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2C On-Site Review Preparation</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2d-site-process" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2D On-Site Process</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2e-collecting-information-analysis" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2E Collecting Information for Analysis</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2f-interviews" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2F Interviews</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2g-executive-order-11246-aap-requirements" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2G Executive Order 11246 AAP Requirements</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2h-section-503-aap-and-additional-requirements" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2H Section 503 AAP and Additional Requirements</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2i-vevraa-aap-and-additional-requirements" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2I VEVRAA AAP and Additional Requirements</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2j-religion-and-national-origin-requirements" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2J Religion and National Origin Requirements</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2k-compliance-sex-discrimination-regulations" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2K Compliance with Sex Discrimination Regulations</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2l-equal-opportunity-clauses-and-other" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2L Equal Opportunity Clauses and Other Requirements</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--expanded" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2m-employment-activity-data-requirements" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--expanded gmail-is-current" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2M Employment Activity Data Requirements</a><ul class="gmail-site-sidenav gmail-usa-sidenav__sublist gmail-dol-sidenav gmail-usa-list" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0.25em 0px 0px;padding:0px;list-style:none;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.5;border:0px"><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2m-employment-activity-data-requirements/2m00-analyzing-selection" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 3rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2M00 Analyzing the Selection Process</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-is-current" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2m-employment-activity-data-requirements/2m01-distinguishing-objective" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-is-current gmail-usa-current" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0,113,188);text-decoration-line:none;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 3rem;font-weight:700;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2M01 Distinguishing Objective from Subjective Selection Criteria</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2m-employment-activity-data-requirements/2m02-analysis-objective" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 3rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2M02 Analysis of Objective Criteria</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2m-employment-activity-data-requirements/2m03-analysis-objective" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 3rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2M03 Analysis of Objective Criteria for Adverse Impact</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2m-employment-activity-data-requirements/2m04-analysis-subjective" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 3rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2M04 Analysis of Subjective Criteria and Determination of Adverse Impact</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2m-employment-activity-data-requirements/2m05-justification-selection" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 3rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2M05 Justification of Selection Procedures When Adverse Impact Is Identified</a></li></ul></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2n-linkage-agreements" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2N Linkage Agreements</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-2-site-review/2o-site-review-summary-or-report-writing" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">2O On-Site Review Summary or Report Writing</a></li></ul></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-3-construction-industry-compliance-program" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Chapter 3 Construction Industry Compliance Program</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-4-corporate-management-compliance-evaluations" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Chapter 4 Corporate Management Compliance Evaluations</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-5-functional-affirmative-action-program-compliance-evaluations" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Chapter 5 Functional Affirmative Action Program Compliance Evaluations</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-6-complaint-investigation" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Chapter 6 Complaint Investigation</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;font-size:1.0625rem;line-height:26px;vertical-align:top;border:0px;max-width:100%"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/chapter-7-employment-discrimination-remedies" class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" hreflang="en" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(86,92,101);text-decoration-line:none;background-color:transparent;outline:0px;display:block;border-top:1px solid rgb(223,225,226);padding:0.5rem 1rem;font-family:"Source Sans Pro","Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:1.0625rem">Chapter 7 Employment Discrimination Remedies</a></li><li class="gmail-usa-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sidenav__item gmail-dol-sub-menu-item--collapsed" style="box-sizing:i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into two broad categories: “objective criteria” and “subjective criteria.”</span></p><p class="gmail-Lettera" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 1em;padding:0px;font-size:17px"><i style="box-sizing:inherit"><span style="box-sizing:inherit">a.<span style="box-sizing:inherit"> </span></span></i><i style="box-sizing:inherit"><span style="box-sizing:inherit">Objective Criteria</span></i><span style="box-sizing:inherit">. The central characteristic of an objective criterion is that it can be independently verified. With objective criteria, different people measuring the criteria will reach the same results because they are clearly defined or quantifiable in nature. For example, whether or not the individual earned a certain diploma or degree is an independently verifiable fact.</span></p><p class="gmail-Lettera" style="box-sizing:inherit;margin:0px 0px 1em;padding:0px;font-size:17px"><i style="box-sizing:inherit">b.<span style="box-sizing:inherit"> </span></i><i style="box-sizing:inherit">Subjective Criteria</i>. Subjective criteria require judgment in their application. Therefore, people can differ in opinion on whether a particular candidate possesses and meets such a criterion. For example, two selecting officials may easily have differing opinions on whether a candidate “has good leadership skills.” In this example, if disparities exist in the application of the subjective criteria between groups, the CO would gather information to determine if the contractor applied the subjective criteria based on bias or stereotypes. An example of this might be a statement made by hiring official that men commonly display leadership qualities that women do not.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif"><a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/manual/fccm/2m-employment-activity-data-requirements/2m01-distinguishing-objective#:~:text=b.,and%20meets%20such%20a%20criterion.">2M01 Distinguishing Objective from Subjective Selection Criteria | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)</a><br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><font face="BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" color="#0b5394"><b>Greg Shatan</b></font><div><font face="BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" color="#0b5394"><b>Chair, NARALO</b></font></div></div></div></div>