Affirmative Action Programs: Preparation, Implementation, and Compliance

Complete Seminar Details

• The legal meaning of affirmative action
• The components of an AAP
• Practical aspects of implementing an AAP
• Preparing for an OFCCP compliance review

Who Will Benefit

Prerequisite The Law of EEO or substantial experience.

Key Topics

• Understanding Executive Order 11246, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act
• Who is a government contractor?
• Implications of the current Affirmative Action debate

The basic requirements of an AAP

• Understanding the elements of an AAP
• Current OFCCP issues and concerns
• Establishing placement goals
• Establishing reporting and monitoring systems

Implementing the AAP

• Dealing with AA goals during downsizing
• Confidentiality issues
• Developing unique action-oriented AA programs
• Maintaining applicant flow data

The compliance review process

• Types of compliance evaluations
• Preparing for an evaluation
• The do's and don'ts of on-site reviews
• Understanding the off-site analysis phase
• Strategies for negotiating and resolving audit issues with the OFCCP

Special Features

• Discussion of latest OFCCP regulations
• Practical tips from a panel of experts
• Extensive case-study practice
• Coverage of 2000 Affirmative Action Regulations

Sponsor Background:

• Over 50 years ago, Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations was formed to provide training to employers to improve workplaces and workplace life.
• Cornell workshops have a reputation for being current in subject theory and application as well as on legal or regulatory issues.
• Classes are highly interactive…between student and instructor and student to student.
• Discussion groups, case studies, role plays, and other exercises provide practice for your learning.
• Your instructors are skilled communicators and experienced professionals committed to providing the finest in real world, practical education.
• The majority of our clients are repeat users…a testimony to the quality and value received.

Substitution and Cancellation Policy

Substitutions of registrants can be made at any time. Cancellations and transfers are subject to a 25% charge unless received in writing one week prior to the program. Registrants who do not cancel in writing prior to the program date and who do not attend are responsible for the entire fee.

Instructor(s):

Instructor Background:

Linda Cavanna-Wilk, Partner, Winston and Strawn, New York Labor and Employment Law Department. Ms. Cavanna-Wilk represents management clients in EEO law, including employment discrimination and wrongful discharge matters. She counsels clients regarding policy and procedure development, the development of employee handbooks, sexual harassment, FMLA, FLSA, and related issues.

William A. Carmell, Employment Law Practice Group, Winston & Strawn, New York City. Mr. Carmell has 25 years of experience in employment law, including as staff counsel at Union Carbide. He has represented multinational corporations and has experience in Title VII and ADEA class actions, single plaintiff litigation on behalf of management, reductions in force, and affirmative action law.