Essentials of OFCCP Compliance: Requirement, Enforcement and Fulfilment of Affirmative Action

If you are a federal contractor, having a firm grasp on the essentials of affirmative action and OFCCP compliance is a must, whether you are new to the federal contracting world or a seasoned contractor. This webinar training program will offer attendees an understanding of affirmative action laws and regulations enforced by the OFCCP. It will also discuss Affirmative Action Plans for women and minorities, and for disabled and veteran workers.

• What is affirmative action?
• Who/what is the OFCCP?
• Affirmative action laws and regulations enforced by the OFCCP
• Types of federal contractors
• Who is a government contractor?
• Which contractors are subject to affirmative action requirements
• Who must have an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)?
• Developing the AAP
• AAPs for women and minorities
• AAPs for disabled and veteran workers
• Common reasons contractors have problems with the OFCCP
• Compliance reviews – how contractors are selected, what to expect, general process, possible outcomes, common violations
• Compensation
• Changes to regulations regarding veterans and individuals with disabilities

While the principles are the same, recent changes in regulations and OFCCP enforcement activity have left many contractors wondering what to do going forward. Additionally, with a new president, with a very new agenda, many contractors are even more uncertain. For the time being, however, contractors need to proceed under current laws and regulations, which even the most experienced contractors will find challenging.

In this webinar, attendees will gain a solid, cogent review of the key fundamentals of affirmative action and OFCCP compliance. Beyond that, the program will delve into various aspects such as developing Affirmative Action Plans, the common reasons contractors have problems with the OFCCP, changes to regulations regarding veterans and individuals with disabilities, and more.

• Compliance Officers
• HR Directors
• Risk Officers
• Corporate Stakeholders
• HR Managers
• VPs
• Hiring Managers
• CEOs
• COOs
• Business Owners
• Senior Management

Janette Levey Frisch, has over 20 years of legal experience, more than 10 of which she has spent in Employment Law. It was during her tenure as sole in-house counsel for a mid-size staffing company headquartered in Central New Jersey, with operations all over the continental US, that she truly developed her passion for Employment Law. Janette operates under this core belief: It is possible, and it is in an employer’s best interest, to proactively solve workforce challenges before they become problems, before they result in lawsuits or steep fines caused by government audits. Janette works with employers on most employment law issues, acting as the Employer’s Legal Wellness Professional — to ensure that employers are in the best position possible to avoid litigation, audits, employee relations problems, and the attendant, often exorbitant costs. Janette authors the firm’s weekly blog, where you can read each week, in plain English (not legalese) about issues impacting employers today. Janette has written articles on many different employment law issues for many publications, including EEO Insight, Staffing Industry Review, @Law, and Chief Legal Officer. Janette has spoken and trained on topics, such as Criminal Background Checks in the Hiring Process, Joint Employment, Severance Arrangements, Pre-Employment Screening among many, many others. Janette serve on the Workplace Violence Prevention Institute, a multi-disciplinary task force, dedicated to providing, holistic, proactive and cutting-edge solutions and resources for employers committed to ensuring a safe workplace.