Joseph R.Vele
Associate
People Analytics
jvele@seyfarth.com
Joe provides practical, innovative, and data-driven solutions that help employers minimize workplace compliance risks.
More About Joe
Now more than ever, employers face increased pressure and scrutiny from regulators, investor advocacy groups, and internal stakeholders to be more transparent with data and policies related to workforce diversity and compensation. Clients turn to Joe to provide strategic insights and proactive solutions regarding affirmative action compliance and pay equity, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Joe advises employers on their workplace legal and compliance requirements under federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, with a particular emphasis on the nondiscrimination, affirmative action, and reporting requirements enforced by the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). He has helped clients in the telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, and defense industries manage and defend OFCCP compliance evaluations, mitigate their affirmative action and systemic discrimination risks—specifically in the areas of talent acquisition and compensation—and develop legally defensible diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Since beginning his practice in equal employment law and contract compliance in 2015, Joe has represented several Fortune 500 companies in the successful defense and closure of more than 50 systemic hiring and compensation discrimination investigations led by the OFCCP.
Joe appreciates the opportunity to help employers facing increased workplace compliance risks. Clients can rely on him to minimize these risks by leveraging data analytics to develop innovative, practical, and goal-oriented solutions.
Joe advises employers on their workplace legal and compliance requirements under federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, with a particular emphasis on the nondiscrimination, affirmative action, and reporting requirements enforced by the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). He has helped clients in the telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, and defense industries manage and defend OFCCP compliance evaluations, mitigate their affirmative action and systemic discrimination risks—specifically in the areas of talent acquisition and compensation—and develop legally defensible diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Since beginning his practice in equal employment law and contract compliance in 2015, Joe has represented several Fortune 500 companies in the successful defense and closure of more than 50 systemic hiring and compensation discrimination investigations led by the OFCCP.
Joe appreciates the opportunity to help employers facing increased workplace compliance risks. Clients can rely on him to minimize these risks by leveraging data analytics to develop innovative, practical, and goal-oriented solutions.
- JD, Syracuse University College of Law
- BA, St. Lawrence University
Government
Cum laude
Pi Sigma Alpha
- District of Columbia
- New Jersey
- New York
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- New Jersey Supreme Court
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Attorney Publication
03/27/2024
Kristie Iacopetta, Annette Tyman, and Joseph Vele Write on Proposed Federal Rule on Pay Disclosure Affecting Contractors in Employee Relations Law Journal
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Webinar
Feb 28, 2024
New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024
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Legal Update
Feb 1, 2024
California’s Civil Rights Department Releases Updated Pay Data Reporting Guidance
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Legal Update
Jan 30, 2024
Proposed Rule That Will Require Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to Disclose Compensation Data in Job Postings and Prohibit Compensation History Inquiries Released
- Co-Author, "Proposed Federal Rule Will Require Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to Disclose Compensation Data in Job
Postings and Prohibit Compensation History Inquiries," Employee Relations Law Journal (Summer 2024) - Co-Author, "California’s Civil Rights Department Releases Updated Pay Data Reporting Guidance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 1, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Developments in Equal Pay and Equity: Part One," The Practical Lawyer (February 2024)
- Co-Author, "Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Settlement Challenging Simple Algorithm Provides Warning for Employers Using Artificial Intelligence," The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Law (January–February 2024)
- Co-Author, "Proposed Rule That Will Require Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to Disclose Compensation Data in Job Postings and Prohibit Compensation History Inquiries Released," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 30, 2024)
- Co-Author, "President Biden Signs Executive Order Setting Forth Broad Directives for Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Enforcement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "EEOC's Settlement Challenging Simple Algorithm Provides Warning for Employers Using Artificial Intelligence," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 15, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Federal Contractors Required to Begin Using Updated Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form by July 25, 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Releases FAQ Guidance on LL144 Which Governs the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools Just Days Before Enforcement Is Set to Begin," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Rulings Expected Soon on Supreme Court Harvard and UNC Cases That Address Race-Conscious Policies in College Admissions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Holds Roundtable on the use of Automated Employment Decision Tools (LL144)," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 24, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Releases Final Rules Implementing Local Law 144 Aimed at Curbing Artificial Intelligence Bias in Employment Decisions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 6, 2023)
- Co-Author, "NYC’s Department of Consumer & Worker Protection Holds Public Hearing on Amended Proposed Rules Concerning Automated Employment Decision Tools," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City's Department of Consumer & Worker Protection Revises Proposed Rules and Schedules New Hearing Date Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York City’s Department of Consumer & Worker Protection Delays Enforcement of the City’s Artificial Intelligence Law until April 15, 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 12, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NYC AI Public Hearing Alert," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 5, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York City Issues Proposed Rules on Law Aimed at Curbing Artificial Intelligence Bias in Employment Decisions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 26, 2022)
- Co-Author, "OFCCP Issues New Directive Aimed at Collecting the Results of Federal Contractor Pay Equity Analyses During Compliance Reviews," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Artificial Intelligence In Employment: What New York City's Local Law 144 Means for Automated Employment Decision Tools," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 15, 2023)
- Presenter, "Leveraging Your AAP Data to Get a Seat at the Table," NILG 2021 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN (August 2, 2021)
Joe provides practical, innovative, and data-driven solutions that help employers minimize workplace compliance risks.
More About Joe
Now more than ever, employers face increased pressure and scrutiny from regulators, investor advocacy groups, and internal stakeholders to be more transparent with data and policies related to workforce diversity and compensation. Clients turn to Joe to provide strategic insights and proactive solutions regarding affirmative action compliance and pay equity, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Joe advises employers on their workplace legal and compliance requirements under federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, with a particular emphasis on the nondiscrimination, affirmative action, and reporting requirements enforced by the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). He has helped clients in the telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, and defense industries manage and defend OFCCP compliance evaluations, mitigate their affirmative action and systemic discrimination risks—specifically in the areas of talent acquisition and compensation—and develop legally defensible diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Since beginning his practice in equal employment law and contract compliance in 2015, Joe has represented several Fortune 500 companies in the successful defense and closure of more than 50 systemic hiring and compensation discrimination investigations led by the OFCCP.
Joe appreciates the opportunity to help employers facing increased workplace compliance risks. Clients can rely on him to minimize these risks by leveraging data analytics to develop innovative, practical, and goal-oriented solutions.
Joe advises employers on their workplace legal and compliance requirements under federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, with a particular emphasis on the nondiscrimination, affirmative action, and reporting requirements enforced by the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). He has helped clients in the telecommunications, manufacturing, retail, and defense industries manage and defend OFCCP compliance evaluations, mitigate their affirmative action and systemic discrimination risks—specifically in the areas of talent acquisition and compensation—and develop legally defensible diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Since beginning his practice in equal employment law and contract compliance in 2015, Joe has represented several Fortune 500 companies in the successful defense and closure of more than 50 systemic hiring and compensation discrimination investigations led by the OFCCP.
Joe appreciates the opportunity to help employers facing increased workplace compliance risks. Clients can rely on him to minimize these risks by leveraging data analytics to develop innovative, practical, and goal-oriented solutions.
- JD, Syracuse University College of Law
- BA, St. Lawrence University
Government
Cum laude
Pi Sigma Alpha
- District of Columbia
- New Jersey
- New York
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- New Jersey Supreme Court
Related Services
Related News & Insights
-
Attorney Publication
03/27/2024
Kristie Iacopetta, Annette Tyman, and Joseph Vele Write on Proposed Federal Rule on Pay Disclosure Affecting Contractors in Employee Relations Law Journal
-
Webinar
Feb 28, 2024
New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024
-
Legal Update
Feb 1, 2024
California’s Civil Rights Department Releases Updated Pay Data Reporting Guidance
-
Legal Update
Jan 30, 2024
Proposed Rule That Will Require Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to Disclose Compensation Data in Job Postings and Prohibit Compensation History Inquiries Released
- Co-Author, "Proposed Federal Rule Will Require Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to Disclose Compensation Data in Job
Postings and Prohibit Compensation History Inquiries," Employee Relations Law Journal (Summer 2024) - Co-Author, "California’s Civil Rights Department Releases Updated Pay Data Reporting Guidance," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 1, 2024)
- Co-Author, "Developments in Equal Pay and Equity: Part One," The Practical Lawyer (February 2024)
- Co-Author, "Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Settlement Challenging Simple Algorithm Provides Warning for Employers Using Artificial Intelligence," The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Law (January–February 2024)
- Co-Author, "Proposed Rule That Will Require Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to Disclose Compensation Data in Job Postings and Prohibit Compensation History Inquiries Released," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 30, 2024)
- Co-Author, "President Biden Signs Executive Order Setting Forth Broad Directives for Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Enforcement," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "EEOC's Settlement Challenging Simple Algorithm Provides Warning for Employers Using Artificial Intelligence," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 15, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Federal Contractors Required to Begin Using Updated Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form by July 25, 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 21, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Releases FAQ Guidance on LL144 Which Governs the Use of Automated Employment Decision Tools Just Days Before Enforcement Is Set to Begin," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 30, 2023)
- Co-Author, "Rulings Expected Soon on Supreme Court Harvard and UNC Cases That Address Race-Conscious Policies in College Admissions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 2, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Holds Roundtable on the use of Automated Employment Decision Tools (LL144)," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 24, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City Releases Final Rules Implementing Local Law 144 Aimed at Curbing Artificial Intelligence Bias in Employment Decisions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 6, 2023)
- Co-Author, "NYC’s Department of Consumer & Worker Protection Holds Public Hearing on Amended Proposed Rules Concerning Automated Employment Decision Tools," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2023)
- Co-Author, "New York City's Department of Consumer & Worker Protection Revises Proposed Rules and Schedules New Hearing Date Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools Law," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 23, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York City’s Department of Consumer & Worker Protection Delays Enforcement of the City’s Artificial Intelligence Law until April 15, 2023," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 12, 2022)
- Co-Author, "NYC AI Public Hearing Alert," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 5, 2022)
- Co-Author, "New York City Issues Proposed Rules on Law Aimed at Curbing Artificial Intelligence Bias in Employment Decisions," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (September 26, 2022)
- Co-Author, "OFCCP Issues New Directive Aimed at Collecting the Results of Federal Contractor Pay Equity Analyses During Compliance Reviews," Legal Update, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (March 16, 2022)
- Co-Presenter, "New York State and City Employment Law: 2023 Year in Review and What's to Come in 2024," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 28, 2024)
- Co-Presenter, "Artificial Intelligence In Employment: What New York City's Local Law 144 Means for Automated Employment Decision Tools," Webinar, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 15, 2023)
- Presenter, "Leveraging Your AAP Data to Get a Seat at the Table," NILG 2021 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN (August 2, 2021)