The business of the OFCCP, as emphasized in their new workers brochure; "Opening Doors", is to protect workers, promote diversity and enforce the law. "Opening Doors" also reinforces the statement of commitment voiced by Director Shiu during the 2011 NILG keynote speech: "Affirmative action is our national commitment to right a wrong, to redeem the promise of America by opening doors of opportunity to all workers - even if we have to pry those doors open from time to time."
The brochure's audience is "all workers" and the six page content simplifies the definition and legal requirements of Federal Contractors as well as the enforcement options that the OFCCP may invoke; back wages, job offers and "legal action to end [Federal Contractor's] valuable government contracts". Similar to the EEOC's website solicitations, the brochure encourages workers who feel they have been victims of discrimination to make contact with the enforcement agency: "The OFCCP is eager to help."
As stated in the NILG keynote speech, the OFCCP is making sure that workers know who they are and what they do. Director Shiu shared with the attendees at the NILG convention that OFCCP "outreach efforts are about making sure that [Federal Contractor] employees know that we have their backs, that they can come to us and we will be their advocates". In the first half of 2011, OFCCP hosted nearly 1,000 outreach events for about 26,000 people.
In conjunction with these outreach efforts, the OFCCP is proposing changes to regulations and data collection that touch every part of affirmative action regulations and requirements. THOMAS HOUSTON associates, inc. can assist you in meeting the challenges that will arise as a result of the upcoming OFCCP's regulatory efforts. We offer pro-active and proven compliance tools and methods.
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