Overview/Description Target Audience Prerequisites Expected Duration Lesson Objectives Course Number Overview/Description
Companies with federal contracts or subcontracts have obligations to ensure that their employment-related activities comply with affirmative action laws and regulations. This course provides an overview of required practices that help federal contractors and subcontractors meet affirmative action obligations, including creating affirmative action plans. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.
Target Audience
Managers with responsibilities in areas such as compensation, HR generalists tasked with establishing location-specific affirmative action plans, and internal auditors
identify affirmative action obligations of federal contractors and subcontractors
identify affirmative action obligations federal contractors and subcontractors have in relation to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans
follow required practices related to recordkeeping to meet affirmative action obligations
recognize the affirmative action obligations of companies that have federal contracts or subcontracts
identify the required elements of affirmative action plans for women and minorities
recognize the requirements of an AAP for women and minorities
identify the required elements of affirmative action plans covering individuals with disabilities and veterans
recognize the requirements of an AAP for veterans and individuals with disabilities