Top Ten Contractor “Do’s and Don’ts” U. S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Top 10 Do’s and Don'ts

1 - Be Prepared DO:

2 - View the compliance evaluation as a learning experience DO:

3 - Maintain all records associated with employment activity - interview notes, etc. DO:

4 - Document and maintain specific information on good faith recruitment efforts DO:

5 - Provide correct and complete AAP and support data for the desk audit DO:

6 - Have key people and key policies and procedures available during the onsite to explain company’s policies on compensation, hiring, etc. DO:

7 - Make sure there is solid commitment to EEO/AA at the top DO:

8 - Consistently apply personnel policies/guidelines DO:

9 - Hold managers accountable for implementing EEO/AA requirements DO:

10 - Periodically review compensation system and its impact on covered groups vs. others DO:

1 - Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t understand government procedures or terminology DON’T:

2 - Don’t view the compliance evaluation as an adversarial process DON’T:

3 - Fail to conduct necessary self audits on a periodic basis DON’T:

4 - Fail to be proactive in your recruitment efforts DON’T:

5 - Apply faulty application and selection procedures DON’T:

6 - Fail to develop effective race/sexual/disability harassment prevention programs DON’T:

7 - Fail to develop a system to resolve conflicts between employees and/or management. DON’T:

8 - Fail to designate a neutral EEO pre-decision maker to review key employment decisions DON’T:

9 - Don’t be unfamiliar with your Affirmative Action Program DON’T:

10 - Don’t withhold information DON’T:

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