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OFCCP Announces Appointment of New Ombudsman
As part of the agency’s ongoing transparency initiative, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has announced the appointment of Marcus Stergio to the newly created position of Ombudsman.
According to a press release from the Department of Labor, the Ombudsman “will work with a variety of OFCCP stakeholders nationwide, including federal contractors and subcontractors, industry groups, law firms, complainants, worker rights organizations, and current and potential employees of federal contractors and subcontractors.” In this position, Stergio will also focus on ensuring that OFCCP is treating stakeholders fairly, consistently, and in an efficient manner.
Stergio has a background in dispute resolution with “a number of multi-national organizations, companies and institutions.” He is also a graduate of Harvard Law School, has a Master’s degree in conflict resolution from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University.