Do you need training or a refresher with what documents you need to maintain to demonstrate your Affirmative Action/EEO Obligations? Do you want to learn, what is involved during a construction audit and how to prepare, when you receive the scheduling (audit) letter? This session is for new and experienced federal and federally-assisted construction contractors looking to understand OFCCP’s regulations, and procedures, what documentation would be required under the audit process, and for those who are working on or planning to work on federal projects.

This virtual event is free for the construction industry, but space is limited. This event is being hosted by the OFCCP Baltimore District Office.

Date: May 11, 2022

Location: Online via Web-Ex

Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST.

Please complete your registration for the event. The event will be held via Web-Ex. Please feel free to submit any questions ahead of time to the Baltimore District Office to Nianca Cardoza, Cardoza.Nianca@dol.gov, (410) 962-6284. You will receive a link to join this event via e-mail. Thank you and we look forward to you attending.

OSHA is holding a virtual meeting to solicit public comments and suggestions on how the agency can improve the whistleblower program, particularly concerning healthcare workers.

The agency will provide Spanish language translation during the meeting. Those interested in joining or participating in the meeting must register in English or Spanish by May 11. 

OSHA is seeking comments on:

1. How can OSHA deliver better whistleblower customer service?
2. What kind of assistance can OSHA provide to help explain the agency’s whistleblower laws to employees and employers?
3. What can OSHA do to ensure that healthcare workers are protected from retaliation for raising concerns related to COVID-19?

Submit comments at the Federal eRulemaking Portal and identify using Docket No. OSHA-2018-0005. The deadline for submitting comments is May 11. Read the Federal Register notice for details.

Learn more about OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program.

On April 28, OSHA and the nation annually recognize Workers Memorial Day. The day honors those who lost their lives on the job, and recognizes the impact these tragic losses have on families, co-workers and communities. It also affirms OSHA's commitment to worker safety and health. 

OSHA's National Office will live stream an event commemorating the day. 

Learn more about Workers Memorial Day and events throughout the nation. 

​In recognition of National Waitstaff Day, the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) Northeast Region is pleased to offer virtual “Essential Workers, Essential Protections” training for employers and employees in the food services industry.

The presentation will discuss common FLSA minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations found in the restaurant industry and how to avoid them. The webinar will also discuss recent regulatory changes involving tipped workers and tipped pools. A Q&A period will follow the presentation and links to WHD resource materials will be provided.

To Register: Please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/compliance-assistance-for-construction-contractors-tickets-322665570407?keep_tld=1

To Attend the Webinar: "Compliance Assistance for Construction Contractors", Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Meeting Link: https://usdol.webex.com/usdol/j.php?MTID=mb6e1c0738db000dcfbb63c7bc3e4effa

Access code: 2761 912 7120

VoIP or dial 877-465-7975

Event password: Welcome!13

After clicking the link a log-in screen will appear prompting you to enter your Name and Email address, then click "Join as Guest”. If you experience difficulties with the meeting link, please copy and paste it into your browser then press enter to attend the event.

Helpful hints and best practices in understanding your obligations as a federal contractor when selected for an OFCCP Compliance Review.

To Register: Please use the following link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-to-expect-during-a-compliance-review-tickets-322643524467?keep_tld=1

To Attend the Webinar: "What to Expect During a Compliance Review", Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Meeting Link: https://usdol.webex.com/usdol/j.php?MTID=m375cf0527c56cfe73017d9dd4d045654

Access code: 2763 253 9316

VoIP or dial 877-465-7975

Event password: Welcome!13

After clicking the link a log-in screen will appear prompting you to enter your Name and Email address, then click "Join as Guest". If you experience difficulties with the meeting link, please copy and paste it into your browser then press enter to attend the event.

OSHA is hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting on the agency's efforts to protect workers from heat-related hazards. If you would like to attend, provide verbal comments, or ask questions, please register in advance. 

SERO OFCCP is providing federal contractors in AL, MS and TN the opportunity to attend a compliance assistance event that offers a basic understanding of the compliance evaluation process. This event should help federal and federally assisted construction contractors determine what additional preparations they may need to undertake to prepare for a scheduled compliance evaluation. The compliance assistance event should generally help federal and federally assisted contractors build their knowledge about compliance, as well as support contractor long-term voluntary compliance. Our office is providing compliance assistance events on the following date(s):

Date: April 19, 2022

Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm Central Standard Time

Date: April 21, 2022

Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Central Standard Time

Location: Microsoft TEAMS application

This compliance assistance is limited to employees of scheduled contractors with day-to-day responsibility for implementing or overseeing contractor compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs (EEO/AA). Your participation in any one of these event(s) is voluntary and is not a substitute for thoroughly reviewing and understanding the regulatory requirements that OFCCP enforces.

SERO OFCCP is providing federal contractors in AL, MS and TN the opportunity to attend a compliance assistance event that offers a basic understanding of the compliance evaluation process. This event should help federal and federally assisted construction contractors determine what additional preparations they may need to undertake to prepare for a scheduled compliance evaluation. The compliance assistance event should generally help federal and federally assisted contractors build their knowledge about compliance, as well as support contractor long-term voluntary compliance. Our office is providing compliance assistance events on the following date(s):

Date: April 19, 2022

Time: 11:00am to 12:30pm Central Standard Time

Date: April 21, 2022

Time: 2:00pm to 3:30pm Central Standard Time

Location: Microsoft TEAMS application

This compliance assistance is limited to employees of scheduled contractors with day-to-day responsibility for implementing or overseeing contractor compliance with equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs (EEO/AA). Your participation in any one of these event(s) is voluntary and is not a substitute for thoroughly reviewing and understanding the regulatory requirements that OFCCP enforces.

OFCCP Nashville DO will hold a compliance assistance/information session in collaboration with the Women’s Bureau and a notable female CBO to educate construction contractors on how to meet their EEO/Affirmative Action obligations and introduce a community-based organization that may provide resources to assist with female utilization on their construction projects.

OFCCP will provide a brief overview of the construction contractor’s obligations under the laws we enforce. The Women’s Bureau will present on the pay gap, occupational segregation, recruiting and retaining women by having an equitable culture, as well as, providing information on formerly incarcerated women re-entering the workforce.