OFCCP Overview SEATTLE DISTRICT OFFICE

Agenda Introduction to OFCCP / Mission Laws OFCCP Enforces and Our Priorities Who is a Federal Contractor? Enforcement / Remedies Compliance Evaluations and Complaints

Introduction to OFCCP Federal civil rights enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Labor Mission: Enforce for the benefit of job seekers and wage earners, the contractual promise of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity required of those who do business with the Federal government. Jurisdiction over federal contractors and subcontractors

Laws OFCCP Enforces  Executive Order  Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973  The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974

Enforcement Priorities Systemic Compensation and Hiring Discrimination Mega Construction Project Initiative Quality Compliance Evaluations Outreach and Education

Who is a Federal Contractor? Employers doing business with the federal government, or that subcontract with a company doing business with the federal government, are considered federal contractors.

OFCCP’s Enforcement Compliance Evaluations Complaint Investigations

Types of Remedies Back Pay Salary Adjustments Job Offers Injunctive Relief

Things OFCCP Looks for During an Evaluation or Investigation Differences in compensation Segregated facilities Lack of diversity in the workplace Absence of required posters and notice Discriminatory graffiti

Referral Process Contact National or Local OFCCP Office OFCCP Help Desk OFCCP Complaint Form dfstart.htm

Contact Information Local Office: Seattle District Office Phone #: (206) Help Desk: (800) TTY (877) OFCCP’s Self Service Options: y-ofccp y-ofccp OFCCP’s Web site: 11 OFCCP Overview