| May 7 |
Mine Rescue Summit,
Beaver,
WV.
Coal mine company officials, mine rescue team captains, team trainers, team members, state officials, and labor representatives are invited to a two-day summit to discuss and exchange ideas about the latest improvements in mine rescue, as well as the remaining gaps in mine rescue preparedness and response. |
| May 8 |
OFCCP Service and Supply Seminar for Fisrt Time Contractors,
Philadelphia,
PA.
The Philadelphia District Office will host a seminar for first-time reviewed contractors and subcontractors on the development of Affirmative Action Plans as required by Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended and an overview of the compliance evaluation process.
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| May 8 |
Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health Meeting ,
Washington,
DC.
OSHA is hosting a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health (ACCSH) in Washington, D.C. ACCSH, established under the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, advises the Secretary of Labor and Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on construction standards and policy matters. The meeting agenda includes remarks from Assistant Secretary Dr. David Michaels; discussion of the Standards Improvement Project (SIP) IV rulemaking; updates from the Directorates of Construction, Cooperative and State Programs, and Standards and Guidance; a presentation on OSHA surveillance and targeting in the construction industry; and a presentation on the ANSI-ASSE A10.33 - Safety and Health Program Requirements for Multi-Employer Projects Overview. |
| May 9 |
OFCCP Community Based Organization Roundtable Event,
Richmond,
VA.
The purpose of this event is to allow Community Based Organizations and OFCCP to come together and build relationships in the community with the objective of “How can we work together”. |
| May 10 |
OFCCP - Construction Requirements,
Omaha,
NE.
The Omaha District Office will present information regarding the requirements for construction contractors, including minority and female participation goals and the 16 good faith effort steps. |
| May 10 |
OLMS-Compliance Seminar,
Kansas City,
MO.
The OLMS Kansas City Resident Investigative Office will conduct a compliance assistance seminar for all interested union officers, members, and other union officials. The topics to be covered include the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act’s Recordkeeping Requirements, Union Officer Elections (eLAWS), the new Electronic Filing System, Common Recordkeeping and Reporting Violations, and a tour of the OLMS website. |
| May 10 |
OFCCP- Community Based Education & Outreach,
Millington,
TN.
Please join OFCCP for an event focused on alleviating the high rate of veteran and disability unemployment by bringing together community based organizations, other government agencies, businesses and the public. |
| May 11 |
OFCCP and Industry Liaison Group,
Indianapolis,
IN.
This event provides a venue for open communications between employers and OFCCP including the disabled and disabled veterans. |
| May 11 |
OLMS-Compliance Seminar,
Buffalo,
NY.
The OLMS Buffalo District Office will conduct a compliance assistance seminar for all interested union officers, members, and other union officials. The seminar will include formal presentations on completing and filing LM reports and financial recordkeeping & internal controls. Participants will have the opportunity to meet individually with OLMS staff to ask questions specific to their union and one-on-one compliance assistance with filing their union’s LM report. Also, participants should bring a copy of their union’s most recently filed LM report and any current drafts/works in progress. |
| May 15 |
Health Benefits Laws Compliance Assistance Seminar,
Chicago,
IL.
The U.S. Department of Labor is teaming up with the Illinois Department of Insurance to bring small business owners and their service providers practical information, helpful tips, and clarification regarding Illinois and federal health benefits laws. The two day free seminar will address federal and state health benefits laws including the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA.
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| May 15 |
OFCCP Community Outreach and Education Event,
Baltimore ,
MD.
The OFCCP Baltimore District Office will host a community outreach and education event to enable Community-Based Organizations and OFCCP to come together, build relationships in the community, and work together cooperatively to promote equal employment opportunity for stakeholders. OFCCP will provide an overview of its mission of protecting workers, promoting diversity, and enforcing the law and describe its linkage and outreach activities. The CBOs will also share their mission and objective. |
| May 15 |
OFCCP - ILG Linkage Fair ,
Columbus ,
OH.
The Columbus District Office in conjunction with the Ohio Industry Liaison Group (ILG) will conduct a Linkage Fair and will focus heavily on recruiting Women, Minorities, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Organizations scheduled to be present at this event include OFCCP, EEOC, Ohio Rehabilitation Services, Goodwill, Hard Hatted Women, Hire Vets First, Ohio Business Leadership Network, Direct Employers, Ohio Job and Family Services – Vets Reps, and others…
OFCCP will also provide a presentation for targeted especially for new federal contractors and will include topics covering STRENGTHENING VEVRAA and SECTION 503 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, as amended. There will be a question and answer period immediately following the presentation. |
| May 16 |
COBRA Compliance Workshop,
San Francisco,
CA.
The San Francisco Regional Office of the Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration is holding a half day workshop providing information on COBRA notice and disclosure rules and common COBRA mistakes. |
| May 16 |
OLMS-Compliance Assistance,
Maple Grove,
MN.
A one day training seminar for all interested labor union officers, staff, and members. Training topics include an overview of OLMS and the LMRDA, Union Officer Elections, Financial Recordkeeping and Internal Controls, Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports (LM-2, LM-3, and LM-4), Trustee Auditing of Union Records, and Electronic Filing of LM reports using the OLMS Electronic Forms System (EFS). |
| May 16 |
Compliance Assistance Workshop and Union Education Forum,
New York,
NY.
Representatives from multiple Department of Labor agencies will be present to discuss topics of interest to the labor community, including:
• Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS)
• Complying with the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act:Forms LM-2, 3 and 4, financial recordkeeping, and union officer elections
• Review OLMS’s new (and no cost) electronic filing system
Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
• Overview of Wage & Hour Division
• Working with the Department to ensure compliance with Federal wage laws
Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA)
• Overview of EBSA
• How to Protect Your Members’ Retirement Plans
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
• Working with OSHA to Ensure Your Members Have a Safe Workplace
Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
• OFCCP Agency Requirements and What They Mean for You and Your Members
• OFCCP Complaint Filing Process
• RSVP to Angelo.Robert.A@dol.gov
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| May 17 |
OFCCP - Women in Non-Traditional Occupations,
Omaha,
NE.
The Omaha District Office will offer a presentation regarding the types of nontraditional jobs for women, as well as the challenges of women in nontraditional jobs, including discrimination. |
| May 17 |
OFCCP - 11th Annual Women Empowered Conference,
San Antonio,
TX.
The Women Empowered Conference is a free one-day motivational conference for women who are considering a return to school or joining the workforce and would like more information about careers and enhancing leadership skills. Members of the OFCCP San Antonio District Office will be presenting a workshop entitled, “Know Your Rights, ” to inform women of their employment rights without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, disability and veteran status. Safety in the workplace, youth rights in employment, training and apprenticeship, sexual harassment and the complaint process will also be discussed. OFCCP will also host an exhibitor’s table in order to provide additional information and to address inquiries as it relates to the Department of Labor and OFCCP. |
| May 17 |
OLMS-Compliance Seminar,
Madison,
WI.
A one day training seminar for all interested labor union officers, staff, and members. Training topics include an overview of OLMS and the LMRDA, Union Officer Elections, Financial Recordkeeping and Internal Controls, Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports (LM-2, LM-3, and LM-4), Trustee Auditing of Union Records, and Electronic Filing of LM reports using the OLMS Electronic Forms System (EFS). |
| May 17 |
ODEP - Skills to Pay the Bills Twitter Chat,
DC,
DC.
Join the Department of Labor (DOL) for a “Skills to Pay the Bills” Twitter Chat Thursday, May 17 at 3 pm EDT. You’ll have the chance to ask career development professionals about the workforce readiness skills employers are looking for when making hiring decisions about first-time employees.
Ask the Department of Labor (@USDOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy about their new "Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success" curriculum. The program was developed by ODEP to focus on teaching "soft" or workforce readiness skills to young adults, including youth with disabilities.
Submit your questions using #Skills2PayBills.
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| May 18 |
OFCCP: Compliance Assistance Seminar,
Los Angeles,
CA.
Please join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program Los Angeles District Office for a discussion on the specific affirmative action steps needed to be taken by federal construction contractors to ensure equal employment opportunity. In addition to discussing the 16 affirmative action steps, applicable aspects of Title VII will be covered as well. |
| May 19 |
OFCCP - Regional Conference for New Jersey: Veterans - Paramus, NJ,
Paramus,
NJ.
OFCCP - The Mountainside District Office will attend this regional Veterans conference, which is part of a state wide Veterans Initiative. This regional conference is part of a series of public forums taking place in different areas of NJ. These regional conferences are designed to promote awareness among veterans and active military personnel of their rights under state and federal discrimination laws as well as their recourse if they believe those rights have been violated. Attendees include Veterans, Veteran service organizations, and federal and state agencies. |
| May 22 |
Getting It Right...Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities,
Dallas,
TX.
The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration is holding a seminar for small and medium sized employers and service providers to increase awareness and understanding of the basic fiduciary responsibilities when operating a retirement plan. A representative of the IRS will join us to discuss tax issues related to operating a plan. |
| May 22 |
Women Veterans Twitter Town Hall,
Washington,
DC.
Join the Department of Labor (DOL) for a Women Veterans Twitter Town Hall on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT by following the hashtag #VetsTownHall. Participants will be able to ask questions about the resources for women veterans as they return home.
DOL Women’s Bureau, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service, and Employment and Training Administration will host this conversation along with the Department of Veterans Affairs. We will also welcome special guests Ginger Miller the Founder and CEO of John 14:2, Inc., Women Veterans Interactive, Joan Grey the Mentoring Liaison for the Business and Professional Women’s Foundation, and Jas Boothe the Program Manager for Final Salute, Inc. |
| May 23 |
Service and Supply Seminar,
Philadelphia,
PA.
The OFCCP Philadelphia District Office will host an event titled "You Were Scheduled by the OFCCP- How to Respond and Prepare for the Audit". This event will provide insight and guidance on preparing and gathering data for statistical analysis. Topics will also cover developing the Workforce Analysis, Job Group Analysis, Determining Availability, Comparing Incumbency to Availability, Applicant Flow and Compensation Data.
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| May 23 |
OFCCP Compliance Assistance for First Time Supply and Service Contractors,
Richmond,
VA.
The purpose of this event is to provide Compliance and other Technical Assistance to new and small Federal Supply and Service Contractors. |
| May 23 |
OFCCP - Building Community and Veteran Partnerships,
Brunswick,
GA.
The Jacksonville Area Office will host a community outreach and education event to connect federal contractors with community and veteran organizations. In addition to introducing federal contractors with area minority, women, and veteran stakeholders, the OFCCP will educate all attendees of the it's mission to ensure affirmative action and equal opportunity on behalf of the protected groups with those who do business with the Federal government.
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| May 23 |
The Basics and More Workshop,
Jacksonville,
FL.
The Miami District Office of the Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration is holding a workshop to provide basic compliance tips and more. The workshop includes a session on basic fiduciary responsibilities, a discussion of retirement plan options, an overview of federal health benefits laws, and a discussion on the voluntary correction programs of the Department and the IRS. |
| May 23 |
OFCCP - Supply and Service AAP Seminar for Small and New Contractors- Mountainside, NJ,
Mountainside,
NJ.
OFCCP-The OFCCP Mountainside District Office will host an educational seminar for Federal Supply and Service Contractors. The purpose is to offer compliance assistance to small and new contractors in order to promote voluntary compliance. |
| May 23 |
Office of the Ombudsman for the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Outreach Meetings,
Lynchburg,
VA.
At the meetings, the Office of the Ombudsman will provide a brief overview of the EEOICPA and will discuss its role in providing information and assistance to claimants. There will be an emphasis on those provisions of the EEOICPA affecting Atomic Weapons Employees who worked at BWX Technologies, Inc. Representatives from the Dept. of Labor’s District and National offices will be in attendance. Following the presentation, there will a question and answer period, and afterwards claimants will have the opportunity to speak with the representatives from the Department
concerning their individual claims. If you have any questions regarding either meeting, please contact our office toll free at 1-877-662-8363.
Attendance at either meeting is strictly voluntary. The two meetings will begin at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and last for 3 hours. |
| May 23 |
OFCCP-Compliance Assistance Seminar-Boston, MA,
Boston,
MA.
OFCCP-The Boston District Office will host a seminar for new and existing contractors and subcontractors on the development of Affirmative Action Programs as required by Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, Good Faith Efforts, Positive Outreach and Recruitment, and conducting self-assessments/monitoring contractor compliance. The event will also promote connecting with Community Based Organizations. |
| May 24 |
OFCCP - Developing Written Affirmative Action Programs,
Omaha,
NE.
A presentation will be given on the development of written affirmative action programs for women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
| May 24 |
Health Benefits Coverage Under Federal Law Workshop,
Boston,
MA.
The Boston Regional Office of the Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration is holding a half day workshop providing compliance assistance on federal health benefits laws including HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act and the Mental Health Parity and Addicition Equity Act. |
| May 24 |
OLMS-Compliance Seminar,
Milwaukee,
MN.
A one day training seminar for all interested labor union officers, staff, and members. Training topics include an overview of OLMS and the LMRDA, Union Officer Elections, Financial Recordkeeping and Internal Controls, Labor Organization Annual Financial Reports (LM-2, LM-3, and LM-4), Trustee Auditing of Union Records, and Electronic Filing of LM reports using the OLMS Electronic Forms System (EFS). |
| May 29 |
OFCCP Construction Seminar,
Philadelphia,
PA.
The Philadelphia District Office will host a construction compliance assistance seminar. The seminar will provide compliance assistance guidance to federal construction contractors in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Area on reviewing construction contractor’s responsibilities and goals and how to implement the 16 Affirmative Action steps. |
| May 29 |
OFCCP Service and Supply Seminar for First Time Contractors,
Baltimore,
MD.
The OFCCP Baltimore District Office will host an educational seminar for small and new Federal Supply and Service Contractors. The purpose is to offer compliance assistance in order to promote voluntary compliance. |
| May 30 |
OFCCP - Technical Assistance Seminar,
Columbus,
OH.
The Columbus District Office will host a seminar for new and existing contractors and subcontractors on the development of Affirmative Action Plans as required by Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended, as well as analyzing personnel activity data and maintaining applicant flow data.
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| May 31 |
OFCCP- Community Based Education & Outreach,
Memphis,
TN.
Purpose of the event is to facilitate knowledge of OFCCP laws, regulations and other procedures related to increasing contractor compliance and knowledge of OFCCP as a resource for filing discrimination complaints. Explore possible synergies and opportunities for collaborative partnerships and linkages for minority and female
recruitment.
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