"Affirmative Action, Internet Applications & the OFCCP"

Phyllis Jackson

Explanation of federal regulations regarding the new definition of an Internet Applicant and discussion of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance audit procedures. 

Why is the subject significant to the HR Profession?

The Department of Labor requires that a plan be established by any contractor that has at least 50 employees and $50,000 in Federal Contractors.  A Compliance Review could occur with only 30 days advance notice. 

What new information do you plan to present?

A user-friendly approach to the Federal Regulations. 

What are the program objectives?

Understanding the new Internet Applicant definition and your Affirmative Action Plan.

What new skills will attendees gain?

Understanding the new Internet Applicant definition and your Affirmative Action Plan.

What kind of tool will our members leave with after your presentation?

A better understanding of the terminology used in the Federal Regulations.  How to develop an Affirmative Action Plan that has useable reports and explainable goals for Underutilizations.

Bio:
Phyllis K. Jackson is founder and President of Jackson & Associates Consulting.  (www.jacksonconsultinginc.com) Phyllis began writing Affirmative Action Plans in 1980 while employed at a private Corporation. In 1985, she started Jackson & Associates, a firm specializing in assisting companies in their Affirmative Action Compliance efforts.  She currently has clients in various industries including Financial, Medical, Manufacturing, Communications, Retail, Public Utilities, Oil & Gas, and Construction.  Phyllis was invited to Washington D.C. to participate in a SHRM panel representing corporations with Federal Contracts.  The panel of six persons from across the United States was invited to meet with the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).   She also participated in the OFCCP's Grassroots Partnership Act meeting held in Dallas. The OFCCP was in the process of revising the regulations applying to companies, which have contracts with the Federal Government.  These regulations require companies to establish Affirmative Action Programs.  Shirley Wilcher, former Director of the OFCCP, lead the representatives from the government.  Results of the discussions were released to the public for comment.  President Clinton signed the final regulation revisions on November 13, 2000.  Jackson & Associates assists companies with audits by the Department of Labor. With clients across the United States; Jackson & Associates has offices in Norman, Oklahoma with a branch office in Dallas, Texas.