Affirmative action compliance, OFCCP audits: SmithAmundsen

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Heather Bailey

Attorneys

Contracting with government agencies requires compliance with complex affirmative action guidelines. Our attorneys assist clients in developing affirmative action plans that withstand the scrutiny of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and offer counsel on the ever changing rules and regulations related to federal and state affirmative action contractors.

We analyze contractor agreements to determine, what, if any, affirmative action obligations a company has as a contractor. We then draft affirmative action plans that are both in compliance with the OFCCP and can withstand an OFCCP audit. Our attorneys also assist in responding to OFCCP and state regulatory affirmative action compliance audits.

Our attorneys are current on the latest OFCCP enforcement strategies and regulatory changes. We train management to ensure that affirmative action plans stay updated and how to effectively and efficiently handle good faith outreach efforts in recruiting. We advise on diversity initiatives, affirmative action compliance issues, wage audits, and conduct preventative analysis. Our goal is to help clients identify potential discrimination issues and avoid allegations of unlawful bias. When necessary, we defend clients against charges, allegations of discrimination, and any related litigation.

Blog

Labor & Employment Law Update: www.laborandemploymentlawupdate.com

Alerts

UPDATE – Does a “Shelter-in-Place” or “Stay-at-Home” Order Trigger Paid Sick Leave under the FFCRA?
April 6, 2020
Missouri Issues State-wide “Stay At Home” Order
April 4, 2020
US DOL Releases Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Temporary Regulations and Updates FAQ’s
April 3, 2020
WARN Act and its Implications for COVID-19 Layoffs and Furloughs
April 1, 2020
Does a “Shelter in Place” or “Stay at Home Order” Trigger Paid Leave under the FFCRA?
March 31, 2020
The Duty to Bargain During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 31, 2020
U.S. DOL Issues Guidance on the FFCRA “Small Employer” Exemption and “Viability” Definition
March 30, 2020
U.S. DOL Issues Guidance on “Health Care Provider” and “Emergency Responder” Definitions for FFCRA Exclusions
March 30, 2020
Regular Rate of Pay under the FFCRA – It’s Not Necessarily the Base Wage
March 27, 2020
So You Want Some of the Fed Money? The Potential Price for Mid-Sized Businesses: A Labor Union
March 27, 2020
Can Employers Use Existing Paid Leave Benefits to Offset Emergency Paid Sick Leave under the FFCRA?
March 27, 2020
Counting to 500 Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 26, 2020
US DOL Releases FAQs re: the Families First COVID-19 Act (FFCRA) – April 1st Effective Date
March 25, 2020
DHS Relaxes I-9 Requirements for New-Hires Impacted by COVID-19 and USCIS Extends Timeframe for E-verify TNCs
March 24, 2020
Tax Breaks for Qualified Disaster Relief Payments to Employees
March 24, 2020
What to Do When Your Employees Are Scared to Come to Work?
March 24, 2020
Wisconsin Issues Safer At Home Order in Response to COVID-19
March 24, 2020
Missouri Mandates Social Distancing and St. Louis County and City Order “Stay At Home”
March 23, 2020
Legislative Tax Relief for Employers and Their Employees Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic
March 22, 2020
“Stay at Home” Order in Illinois
March 20, 2020
My Employee is Subject to a “Shelter-in-Place” Order – What Do I Do Now?
March 20, 2020
How Will An Employer’s Existing Paid Leave Policies Apply to The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Paid Leave Mandates
March 19, 2020
Feds Pass Revised Paid Leave & Other Employer Mandates in Response to Covid-19
March 18, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What It Means For Employers
March 15, 2020

Publications

Conducting the Employment Practices Audit 2020 Edition
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 2020
Illinois Employment Law Handbook - 5th Edition
Illinois Chamber of Commerce, 2019
Illinois Employment Law Handbook, 4th Edition
Illinois Chamber of Commerce, 2016

Presentations & Events