This course provides a concise, updated overview of Affirmative Action (AA), including recent federal developments such as changes to the veterans' regulations and a proposed compensation data collection tool. If your organization is or will be a government contractor, this course will answer frequently asked questions such as the following, based on statutory, regulatory, Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP), and other requirements:
- Is my organization required to have an Affirmative Action Program (AAP) and why?
- What is an Affirmative Action program and a written plan?
- What does my organization have to do to be in compliance?
- How much time will this take and who should be responsible?
- What are the benefits of compliance and the risks of non-compliance?
- How does the government check up on organizations that have government contracts?
Who Should Attend
Those in Human Resources or leadership positions who have responsibility for completing, implementing, and/or overseeing Affirmative Action compliance, including written AAP's. This may include those who:
- Work for organizations that are new government contractors or sub-contractors.
- Anticipate government contracts.
- Have an AAP but don't understand what it is or what to do with it once it's done.
- Now have AA responsibility for AA compliance with no prior experience or prior experience many years ago.
- Want to audit their organization's AA compliance and practices.
- Want a short, concise, general AA overview.
Learning Objectives
- Define EEO and AA and the laws that trigger affirmative action compliance.
- Explain key AA requirements such as the written plan, record-keeping, applicant tacking, compensation evaluation, adverse impact analysis, good-faith efforts, and communication to leadership and the workforce.
- Identify the statistical and/or narrative components of written Affirmative Action Plans for women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
- Describe government audits, enforcement, and reporting requirements.
- Review recent and proposed changes, including current OFCCP enforcement priorities.
