| Jun 13 |
Getting It Right...Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities,
New York,
NY.
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.
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| Jun 13 |
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. |
| Jun 13 |
Health Benefits Laws Compliance Assistance Seminar,
St. Louis,
MO.
The U.S. Department of Labor is teaming up with the Missouri Department of Insurance to bring small business owners and their service providers practical information, helpful tips, and clarification regarding Missouri 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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| Jun 14 |
OFCCP - National Origin Discrimination,
Omaha,
NE.
The Omaha District Office will provide an overview that will address what is national origin discrimination, the relationship of national origin to employment decisions, language issues, and citizenship requirements.
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| Jun 14 |
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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| Jun 19 |
Vendor Outreach Session,
Washington,
DC.
To increase the U.S. Department of Labor's utilization of all types of small businesses, the Department's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) sponsors Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions (VOS). These sessions offer small businesses the opportunity to market their capabilities directly to OSDBU and agency program officials and learn about potential Department procurement opportunities. Conversely, Department procurement officials can learn more about the diverse small business resources available to meet their procurement needs.
Department of Labor agencies buy a wide variety of goods and services valued at approximately $1.9 billion each year. Each DOL agency has a responsibility for procuring its own goods and services in support of the agency's mission. |
| Jun 19 |
OLMS-Compliance Seminar,
Birmingham,
AL.
The OLMS Nashville District Office will conduct a compliance assistance seminar for all interested union officers, staff, and other interested union officials. The seminar will cover an overview of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, financial recordkeeping and internal controls, the Electronic Forms Systems for LM-2, LM-3 and LM-4 filers, and union officer elections. |
| Jun 19 |
National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health (NACOSH) Meeting ,
Washington,
DC.
OSHA will hold a meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health in Washington, D.C. Established under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, NACOSH has advised the secretaries of labor and health and human services for nearly 40 years on worker safety issues. A tentative agenda includes remarks from the assistant secretary of labor for occupational safety and health and the director for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; discussions on globally harmonized systems and emerging issues; a presentation on OSHA's fall prevention campaign; and NACOSH work group reports. |
| Jun 19 |
OFCCP-What Are Your Workplace Rights? - New York, NY,
New York,
NY.
OFCCP- The New York District Office will provide a presentation covering topics on discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the rights of
requesting reasonable accommodations at a workplace and OFCCP procedures on filing a complaint. Attendees will include community members of the House of Justice Deaf Club, advocates, interpreters and the public.
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| Jun 20 |
OFCCP: AAP Development & Preparing for a Desk Audit ,
Los Angeles,
CA.
Please join the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program Los Angeles District Office for an in depth discussion on the requirements of Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. This discussion will provide valuable insight and guidance to preparing Affirmative Action Plans that are compliant with the applicable laws and regulations. |
| Jun 20 |
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.
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| Jun 20 |
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”. |
| Jun 21 |
OFCCP - Beyond the Written AAP,
Houston,
TX.
This workshop will seek to assist Federal government contractors by addressing compliance beyond the written affirmative action plan. It will cover topics such as applicant tracking, recordkeeping requirements, uniform and consistent application of qualification requirements and testing. |
| Jun 21 |
OFCCP - Construction Contractors Compliance Assistance Workshop,
Houston,
TX.
This workshop is designed to provide federal construction contractors with the basic tools needed to successfully meet EEO obligations. The workshop will seek to familiarize contractors with OFCCP’s mission, jurisdictional purview and requirements under 41 CFR 60-4. |
| Jun 21 |
OFCCP - Retaliation Complaints,
Omaha,
NE.
The Omaha District Office will provide a presentation covering the elements of a retaliation complaint. Specifically, the presentation includes regulatory statutes, time frames for filing complaints, and complaint processing.
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| Jun 21 |
OFCCP - Creating Pathways to Success,
Kansas City,
MO.
Please join the OFCCP Kansas City District Office for a roundtable discussion designed to inform and educate the local community on the rules and regulations that protect worker's rights. Regional Director Bradley Anderson is the featured speaker. |
| Jun 21 |
Seminar: Understanding Special Minimum Wages under Section 14(c) of the FLSA,
Spencerport,
NY.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer a free seminar in Spencerport, New York to assist employers and community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) in complying with Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Guardians and family members of workers with disabilities are invited and encouraged to attend as well.
There is no fee to attend this conference; however, space is limited. If you wish to attend, please follow the registration prompt. You will receive a confirmation email once registration is complete.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Spencerport seminar, please contact Linda Estacio at Estacio.linda@dol.gov.
Note: Each attendee must register separately.
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| Jun 21 |
AT Works: Accessible Technology in the Workplace Webcast ,
Webinar,
DC.
A panel discussion designed to explore the connection between emerging technologies and the employment of people with disabilities. Moderated by Tom Temin, Anchor, Federal News Radio. Panelists include Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy; Brian Hurley, Public Affairs Director, National Industries for the Blind; and Christian Vogler, Ph.D., Associated Professor and Director of the Technology Access Program, Gallaudet University.
Access the webcast at http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/Technology.htm. This event will be live audio-captioned and offer a real-time Twitter feed with the hashtag #ATworks. No registration is required. |
| Jun 22 |
OFCCP - Warriors to the Workforce,
Chicago,
IL.
This event will provide the opportunity for federal contractors to connect with community-based organizations, veteran service organizations, government agencies and other groups that provide valuable recruitment, referral and employment services. You will learn about your obligations with respect to employing qualified veterans. This is a free event meant for federal contractors and community organizations looking to improve their outreach and placement services. |
| Jun 22 |
Central Florida Job Clubs & Career Ministries On the Front Lines of Getting Americans Back to Work,
Orlando,
FL.
Please join Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis and the U.S. Department of Labor's Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships for a symposium on the important role of job clubs and career ministries in getting Floridians back to work. Participants and attendees will include job club coordinators, workforce development officials, faith leaders, nonprofit leaders, employers, and job seekers and workers who will discuss the various ways job clubs and career ministries support communities to help the unemployed regain their footing and transition back to the workforce.
Confirmed speakers and panelists:
-Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis will deliver remarks on the Obama Administration’s jobs programs and policies, including job clubs.
-Allie L. Braswell, Jr., President and CEO, Central Florida Urban League
-Lisa Rice, President, Brevard Workforce
-Suzanne Richards, State Program Director, Corporation for National and Community Service
-Mark Stanakis, President, Jobs Partnership Florida
-Job Club and Career Ministry leaders from across Central Florida
The event is free and open to the public.
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| Jun 23 |
Fair Labor Standards Act Seminar at the Indiana Latino Expo,
Indianapolis,
IN.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will host a seminar on compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act at the Indiana Latino Expo at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Additionally, bi-lingual investigators will be available to meet with employees to answer questions regarding how they are paid and with employers to answer questions regarding compliance with federal labor laws. To reserve a time to meet with a Wage Hour investigator, contact the Indianapolis Wage Hour District Office at 317-226-6801. |
| Jun 25 |
Stakeholder Meeting to Help Assess Effectiveness of State Plans,
Washington ,
DC.
OSHA scheduled an informal stakeholder meeting to solicit comments on how to determine whether OSHA-approved State Plans are at least as effective as the Federal OSHA program as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The purpose of this meeting is to provide a forum to gather information and ideas on key outcome and activity-based indicators and how OSHA can use such indicators to assess the effectiveness of State Plans. |
| Jun 26 |
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 missions and objectives. |
| Jun 26 |
Disability Job Fair,
Richardson,
TX.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management will sponsor a federal job fair for individuals with disabilities on Tuesday, June 26, at the City of Richardson Civic Center. Representatives from the Department of Labor and other federal agencies will be present to collect resumes for possible future job openings and to answer questions about federal employment. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in workshops about the federal government’s special hiring authorities for people with disabilities as well as to receive information about existing employment and training programs. |
| Jun 27 |
OFCCP- Equal Pay Conference - Burlington, VT,
Burlington,
VT.
OFCCP- The Hartford District Office will participate in this conference and panel discussion sponsored by the Vermont Attorney General and EEOC addressing state and federal equal pay enforcement and business best practices. The panel will include OFCCP, the Women’s Bureau, the Office of the Vermont Attorney General, and the EEOC. Attendees will include community stakeholders and advocates, business groups, and labor representatives. Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy will make a video presentation. Former Vermont Governor Madeline M. Kunin will speak on how Vermont can achieve equal pay. Break-out sessions will discuss legal compliance, education and outreach, and legislative initiatives.
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| Jun 27 |
Seminar: Understanding Special Minimum Wages under Section 14(c) of the FLSA ,
Oklahoma City,
OK.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer a free seminar in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to assist employers and community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) in complying with Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Guardians and family members of workers with disabilities are invited and encouraged to attend as well.
There is no fee to attend this conference; however, space is limited. If you wish to attend, please follow the registration prompt. You will receive a confirmation email once registration is complete.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Oklahoma City seminar, please contact Venecia Taylor at Taylor.venecia@dol.gov.
Note: Each attendee must register separately
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| Jun 27 |
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.
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| Jun 27 |
Family and Medical Leave Act Webinar,
Washington,
DC.
WHD will host a webinar on June 27, 2012 at 2:00pm EST that will walk through the basic provisions of the FMLA using the new FMLA Employee Guide and answer the public’s general FMLA questions.
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| Jun 28 |
OFCCP - Building Partnership and Compliance Through Outreach and Education,
Ferguson,
MO.
This event will focus on education, outreach and compliance with E.O. 11246, VEVRAA, Section 503, and construction regulations. There will be presentations on each topic with subject matter experts from various state, local and federal agencies, and community-based organizations. Missouri State Senator Maria Chappell-Nadal (District 14) will be the guest speaker. Register please. |
| Jun 28 |
Seminar: Understanding Special Minimum Wages under Section 14(c) of the FLSA,
Portland,
OR.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer a free seminar in Portland, Oregon to assist employers and community rehabilitation programs (CRPs) in complying with Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Guardians and family members of workers with disabilities are invited and encouraged to attend as well.
There is no fee to attend this conference; however, space is limited. If you wish to attend, please follow the registration prompt. You will receive a confirmation email once registration is complete.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Portland seminar, please contact William Beltram, Jr. at Beltreamjr.william@dol.gov.
Note: Each attendee must register separately
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| Jun 29 |
OFCCP - Technical Assistance Seminar,
Columbus,
OH.
The Columbus District Office will host a seminar for new and existing contractors and subcontractors on analyzing personnel activity data, as well as information on workplace accommodations, and maintaining applicant flow data. |
| Jun 29 |
COBRA Compliance Workshop,
Dallas,
TX.
The Dallas Regional Office of the Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration is holding a COBRA compliance workshop providing information on what plans are covered by COBRA, qualifying events, the duration of COBRA coverage and the notice requirements. |
| Jun 29 |
HIPAA and Affordable Care Act Compliance Workshop,
Dallas,
TX.
The Dallas Regional Office of the Department's Employee Benefits Security Administration is holding a working addressing the HIPAA portability rules, mental health parity, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act and the Affordable Care Act. |
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