Please join this free webinar to understand federal child labor laws as it relates to employers in the food service industry.

About this event

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division Midwest Regional Office will host representatives to present a webinar on the Child Labor Provisions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for employers in the food service industry.

During this webinar, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division Midwest Regional Office will provide employers, worker advocates, and other stakeholders with information on the federal laws that protect our youngest workers.

This free webinar will help employers understand the requirements under current law to maintain compliance. The webinar will also equip advocates with information to assist young and vulnerable workers seeking to assert their workplace rights.

This is a public event. If you have questions, please email stoner.cassandra@dol.gov.

The Compliance Assistance for Construction Contractors workshop guides federal construction contractors through their Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action obligations when working on federal construction projects. It addresses construction contractor obligations found under the regulations implementing EO 11246, VEVRAA, and Section 503. It will also cover how to prepare for a compliance evaluation and the compliance review process.

The Compliance Assistance for Construction Contractors workshop guides federal construction contractors through their Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action obligations when working on federal construction projects. It addresses construction contractor obligations found under the regulations implementing EO 11246, VEVRAA, and Section 503. It will also cover how to prepare for a compliance evaluation and the compliance review process.

To Attend the Webinar: https://usdol.webex.com/usdol/j.php?MTID=m32c2544a6c5aaf1eefdece34e0a3da8d

Access code: 2762 264 1923

VoIP or dial 877-465-7975

Event password: Welcome!13

Meeting Link: https://usdol.webex.com/usdol/j.php?MTID=m4b6d7d395b2c22c7a6fe0d4e3dd0fbc0

Access code: 2761 931 5116

Event password: Welcome!13

This webinar is designed to address workplace issues related to arrest and conviction and eliminate the stereotypes and barriers to both the recruiting and hiring of restored citizens. Employers/Federal contractors will learn the benefits of becoming “Second Chance Employers” as well as their workplace responsibilities. Restored citizens, advocates, job seekers and members of the public will also gain insightful employment knowledge and learn about their federally protected rights in the workplace.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have any questions, please contact Tonya Lennox at Tonya.Lennox@eeoc.gov or Marcel Baldwin at Baldwin.Marcel.D@dol.gov.

OFCCP and the EEOC will introduce attendees to their respective agencies and provide overviews of their services offered, that includes compliance assistance and outreach and education. They will also discuss federal contractor’s and employer’s workplace obligations to maintain workplaces free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please send details to Toria.Mroz@eeoc.gov on or before September 5, 2022. This webinar is not being recorded.

You must register in advance for this free webinar.

National Farm and Safety Week is September 19-23. The week is dedicated to raising awareness about the hazards of working in agriculture. This year's theme is "Protecting Agriculture's Future," reminding us that the cornerstone of sustainable agriculture is safe and healthy workers. 

AgriSafe is offering free webinars throughout the week on topics such as tractor and roadway safety, grain bin safety, wildfire and heat safety, workplace sexual harassment prevention, injury prevention, and mental health help for youth and adults. For more details, visit https://www.agrisafe.org/nfshw.

The OFCCP Seattle District/Portland Area Office invites you to attend a WebEx event. This webinar should help federal supply & service contractors determine what preparations they may need to undertake to prepare for a compliance review. The compliance assistance event should generally help federal contractors build their knowledge about compliance, as well as support long-term voluntary contractor compliance and potentially reduce the cost of compliance.

The Portland Area Office is providing a compliance assistance Webinar on the following date: October 5, 2022, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm PST

For more information, contact Compliance Officer Aleksandra Snyder by e-mail at Snyder.Aleksandra@dol.gov or Compliance Officer Ben Van Vleet by e-mail at VanVleet.Benjamin@dol.gov.

This event requires registration through WebEx. To register click here

After you register, you will receive a confirmation email message with Instructions on how to join the event.