EEO Compliance for Federal Contractors/Subcontractors
Before starting this assignment, be sure to familiarize yourself with the OFCCP and the following laws and their amendments:
U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) About OFCCP. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/aboutof.html
U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Executive Order 11246, As Amended. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/statutes/eo11246.htm
U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, As Amended. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503.htm
U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Retrieved at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/vevraa.htm
HR Hero. (2017) Affirmative Action. Retrieved at http://topics.hrhero.com/affirmative-action-in-employment/
U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Sample affirmative action programs (AAPs). Retrieved from http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/aaps/aaps.htm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) (2012) (Executive Order 12989) E-verify Supplemental Guide. pp. 4-6. Retrieved at https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/guide-federal-contractor_comp.pdf
Case AssignmentYou are an HR Manager for a large sheet metal manufacturing company. One of your largest customers has just secured a major office furniture contract with the federal government. Your customer wants your company to become a subcontractor for the project, making all of the plastic parts required. There is uncertainty among your organization’s top officials about whether or not to become part of this project, even thought it would be very lucrative. The disagreement centers around the preparation of an affirmative action plan and the goal achievement requirements imposed to correct underutilization.
Your paper of 4 to 5 pages (not including title page nor reference page) should address the following questions:
What are the EEO compliance requirements that impact a federal subcontractor?What are the important components of an affirmative action plan (expand on the goal-setting process)?How should affirmative action goals relate to an organization’s strategic human resources plan?What would you recommend to your organization’s top officials about becoming part of this project?Use at least 5 library resources to help support and strengthen your discussion. Please upload your paper by the module due date.
Assignment ExpectationsYour paper will be evaluated using the criteria as stated in the Case rubric. The following is a review of the rubric criteria:
Assignment-Driven: Does the paper fully address all aspects of the assignment? Is the assignment addressed accurately and precisely using sound logic? Does the paper meet minimum length requirements?Critical Thinking: Does the paper demonstrate graduate-level analysis, in which information derived from multiple sources, expert opinions, and assumptions has been critically evaluated and synthesized in the formulation of a logical set of conclusions? Does the paper address the topic with sufficient depth of discussion and analysis?Business Writing: Is the essay logical, well organized, and well written? Are the grammar, spelling, and vocabulary appropriate for graduate-level work? Are section headings included? Are paraphrasing and synthesis of concepts the primary means of responding, or is justification/support instead conveyed through excessive use of direct quotations?Effective Use of Information: Does the submission demonstrate that the student has read, understood, and can apply the background materials for the module? If required, has the student demonstrated effective research, as evidenced by student’s use of relevant and quality (library?) sources? Do additional sources used provide strong support for conclusions drawn, and do they help in shaping the overall paper?
Citing Sources: Does the student demonstrate understanding of APA Style of referencing by inclusion of proper citations (for paraphrased text and direct quotations) as appropriate? Have all sources (e.g., references used from the Background page, the assignment readings, and outside research) been included, and are these properly cited? Have all sources cited in the paper been included on the References page?
Timeliness: Has the assignment been submitted to TLC (Trident’s learning management system) on or before the module’s due date?
Module 2 – Background ReadingFEDERAL CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ISSUESRequired ReadingHR Hero. (2017). Affirmative Action. Retrieved from http://topics.hrhero.com/affirmative-action-in-employment/. This is a brief overview.Hiring America. (2016, November 18) Why should you hire veterans? [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFp8KMgHR0E. This video sets the tone for the SLP assignment.National Conference of State Legislatures. (2014) Affirmative action: Overview. Retrieved from http://www.ncsl.org/research/education/affirmative-action-overview.aspxU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) (2012) (Executive Order 12989) E-verify Supplemental Guide. pp. 4-6. Retrieved from https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Verification/E-Verify/E-Verify_Native_Documents/guide-federal-contractor_comp.pdfU.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) About OFCCP. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/aboutof.htmlU.S. Department of Labor. (2015, October 13). Disability inclusion starts with you [Video file]. This video will be used in the Discussion. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAKsPd_lIw8U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Executive Order 11246, As Amended. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/statutes/eo11246.htmU.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Regulations Implementing the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/vevraa.htmU.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Sample affirmative action programs (AAPs). Retrieved from http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/aaps/aaps.htmU.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, As Amended. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/sec503.htmOptional ReadingEqual Employment Opportunity Laws (federal) website. Retrieved from http://eeoc.gov. See this website for the major federal EEO laws.Employment Law Information Network. Retrieved from http://www.elinfonet.com/Information on recent cases, laws, and HRM-related topics.U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). (n.d.) FAQs. Retrieved from https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/faqs/offaqs.htmU.S. Department of Labor. Wage and Hour Division (WHD) (n.d.) State Labor Law Websites. Retrieved from http://www.dol.gov/whd/state/state.htmU.S. Equal Opportunity Commission. (2001). Best practices of private sector employers. Retrieved from http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/npr/library/Best-Practices.htm