This class introduces you to the basics of affirmative action, including who must develop an affirmative action plan, the elements of a written plan, implementation requirements, keys to achieving and maintaining legal compliance, and practical steps for fostering the principles of equal employment opportunity in your work environment.
Who Should Attend
Executives, managers, or HR staff who must have a general understanding of affirmative action concepts, as opposed to those who need detailed instruction on the complexities of each element of an overall program.
Learning Objectives
- Basic legal background and requirements of affirmative action regulations
- Elements of a written plan, including the statistical analysis and narrative documents
- Key activities involved in plan performance (record-keeping, compensation analysis, adverse impact analysis, communication, and auditing and reporting obligations)
- Recent developments, including the regulatory agency's current enforcement priorities