Affirmative Action: A Compliance Guide for Employers

You may need to certify your organization’s affirmative action program by June 30.

With the June 30 deadline approaching, some organizations must move quickly to certify their programs. For many federal contractors and subcontractors, affirmative action must be taken by covered employers to recruit and advance qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action also includes training programs, outreach efforts, and other positive steps.

Employers with written affirmative action programs must implement them, keep them on file, and update them annually. You need to understand how to meet compliance requirements and use the opportunity to improve workplace culture, increase employee satisfaction, and enhance business performance.

• What affirmative action laws and regulations apply to your organization?
• How can you develop an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)?
• What are the best practices for implementing AAPs?
• How can you ensure compliance?
• What strategies can you use to foster diversity and inclusion?
• What are the benefits of affirmative action for employers and employees?