As we noted in our August 2019 post, one of OFCCP Director Craig Leen’s priorities has been to update the Agency’s website with assistance materials for contractors – including Technical Assistance Guides (TAGs).  OFCCP announced today that it has updated the TAG for contractors and subcontractors with covered supply or service contracts.

TAGs can be very helpful, especially for new federal contractors navigating affirmative action obligations for the first time, as well as for more seasoned contractors looking for insights into how the Agency may address compliance issues.

The new TAG appears to be comprehensive, covering topics ranging from written AAP organization to “Preparing for a Compliance Evaluation” and including Appendices, such as an AAP Checklist.

OFCCP notes the following highlights of the revised guide:

  • Revisions to reflect regulatory changes to Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act
  • Outlines the equal employment opportunity obligations for federal contractors
  • Lists the required components of affirmative action programs and related information
  • Discusses what to expect during OFCCP compliance evaluations

The Supply and Service TAG is now available alongside a Construction Contractor TAG, a TAG for Educational Institutions, and one for Small Contractors.

Our previous blog posts have delved into the Educational Institutions TAG, as well as the Construction Contractors TAG.

We will review this newest TAG and share our insights in future blog posts.

Tags: OFCCP, OFCCP Director Craig Leen, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Supply and Service Affirmative Action Plans, TAG, Technical Assistance Guide
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As co-leader of the firm’s ESG group, Laura Mitchell partners with her clients to evaluate, set, achieve and monitor their organizational culture and human capital goals. She focuses her practice on data analytics, including pay equity and other employee analytics, working side-by-side with…

As co-leader of the firm’s ESG group, Laura Mitchell partners with her clients to evaluate, set, achieve and monitor their organizational culture and human capital goals. She focuses her practice on data analytics, including pay equity and other employee analytics, working side-by-side with employers to build programs that benefit employees and create a stable, high-functioning workplace. Understanding that an inclusive, values-based culture provides a crucial competitive advantage in the modern workplace, Laura enjoys counseling companies on the development of proactive and equitable pay and diversity practices.

In Laura’s version of the reimagined workplace, attention to human capital issues, especially DEI and pay equity, would be the rule rather than the exception nationwide and she works with companies across all industries—both new and well-established multi-national organizations of all sizes—to realize this vision for her clients’ ongoing success. She helps clients understand all issues across the spectrum of their journey, helping to establish regular analyses as well as counseling organizations on implementation and compliance obligations, where applicable. Committed to putting her clients’ organizational goals first and foremost, Laura views herself as an extension of her clients’ team, responsible for providing proactive guidance and engaging in transparent, ongoing communication.

Laura also represents companies in OFCCP matters, preparing for and defending OFCCP audits, and counseling employers on issues stemming from OFCCP regulations. She personally oversees the development of hundreds of Affirmative Action Plans for clients each year and is intimately involved in the defense of OFCCP audits. Her approach to compliance is one of facilitation and conciliation while simultaneously advocating in the best interests of her clients.

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