| Aug 14 |
Getting It Right...Know Your Fiduciary Responsibilities,
Chicago,
IL.
The Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration is sponsoring a one day seminar for small and medium size employers to increase awareness and understanding about the basic fiduciary responsibilities when operating a retirement plan.
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| Aug 15 |
OFCCP-Compliance Assistance Seminar for Construction Contractors,
Philadelphia,
PA.
The Philadelphia District Office will host an "OFCCP Construction Compliance Assistance Seminar." This event will provide compliance assistance guidance to federal construction contractors on reviewing construction contractor’s responsibilities and goals and how to implement the 16 affirmative action steps.
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| Aug 16 |
OFCCP - Workplace Accommodations,
Omaha,
NE.
The Omaha District Office will provide a presentation on the requirements of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, emphasizing workplace accomodations.
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| Aug 16 |
Understanding Special Minimum Wages under Section 14(c) of the FLSA ,
Akron,
OH.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will offer a free seminar in Akron, Ohio 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 Akron seminar, please contact Maureen Katoll at Katoll.maureen@dol.gov. Note: Each attendee must register separately |
| Aug 16 |
US DOL Informational and Outreach Forum,
Richardson,
TX.
Six US DOL agencies are hosting this major event. It is designed to promote public access to federal agencies and to increase the public's awareness of the DOL's mission. This Forum is free and open to the public. The attending agencies will host several workshops and informational sessions. The OFCCP will present a workshop for federal contractors or potential contractors to offer a wide and general overview of compliance with OFCCP regulations. The OFCCP will present its 90-minute workshop twice during the event. RSVPs are required. To register or request more information, please call or email. |
| Aug 16 |
AT Works: Accessibility and Emerging Technology – Keys to Improving the Employment of People with Disabilities ,
Washington,
DC.
A live webcast designed to explore the connection between emerging technologies and the employment of people with disabilities. Panelists will discuss their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies, cloud computing and mobile applications in the workplace. Moderated by Tom Temin, Anchor, Federal News Radio. Panelists include Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy; Vint Cerf, Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google; Jim Tobias, President of Inclusive Technologies. |
| Aug 16 |
Web Chat with ILAB on FY 2012 Solicitations for Grant Applications,
Washington,
DC.
The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) will host a web chat on Thursday, August 16 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (EDT), to answer questions about the agency's fiscal year 2012 Solicitations for Grant Applications. The web-chat, which is text-only, will include a discussion (questions and answers) on the solicitations for cooperative agreement applications for the following:
• Partnership to Reduce Child Labor and Forced Labor in Imported Agricultural Products (SGA 12-04).
• Project to Combat Child Labor in Areas of Liberian Rubber Production (SGA 12-05).
• Project to Combat Child Labor in Cambodia (SGA 12-08).
Information about these solicitations is available at http://www.dol.gov/ILAB/grants/ and on http://www.grants.gov
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| Aug 21 |
OFCCP – Developing Written Affirmative Action Programs,
Atlanta,
GA.
A presentation will be given by the Atlanta District Office on the development of written affirmative action programs for women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. This seminar is open to all Human Resources/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Representatives of federal contractors and subcontractors. |
| Aug 21 |
OFCCP-Building Partnerships for the Community,
Birmingham,
AL.
OFCCP is a presenter at the Disability conference w/EEOC, Birmingham ILG, Alabama Business Leadership Network and Alabama Vocational Rehabilitation Services. OFCCP will discuss current 503 regulations and the proposed NPRM for 503.
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| Aug 22 |
OFCCP-Building Partnerships for the Community,
Birmingham,
AL.
OFCCP will be speaking at the Jimmie Hale Mission. There are monthly information sessions held and led by Employment Coordinator Edward Peterson for the community. This is a good resource for homeless individuals. Topics include an overview of OFCCP's mission and complaint filing procedures.
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| Aug 22 |
Town Hall Meetings to assist nuclear weapons workers,
Albuquerque,
NM.
The Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC) will host two town hall meetings in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to provide information about a new class of former employees at the Sandia National Laboratories recently added to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act's (EEOICPA) Special Exposure Cohort. DEEOIC's traveling resource center will be available before and after each town hall meeting to assist individuals interested in filing new claims under the EEOICPA. The town hall meetings will take place on August 22, 2012, at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The traveling resource center hours will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Aug 23 |
OFCCP - Internet Applicant Rule Refresher,
Houston,
TX.
This workshop is for Federal government contractors. It will serve as a refresher regarding the definition of an “applicant” as applicable to the Internet Applicant Guidelines; and will revisit the requirements for collection of information, data management and conducting adverse impact under these guidelines. |
| Aug 23 |
OFCCP - Construction Contractor 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 seeks to familiarize contractors with OFCCP’s mission, jurisdictional purview and requirements under 41 CFR 60-4. |
| Aug 23 |
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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| Aug 23 |
OFCCP- Seminar for First Time Service and Supply 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. This seminar will provide guidance on how to develop the narrative portions of the Affirmative Action Plan and guidance on the items requested from the Itemized Listing. In addition, an overview of the compliance review process will be provided.
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| Aug 23 |
US DOL Informational and Outreach Forum,
San Antonio,
TX.
Six US DOL agencies are hosting this major event. It is designed to promote public access to federal agencies and to increase the public's awareness of the DOL's mission. This Forum is free and open to the public. The attending agencies will host several workshops and informational sessions. The OFCCP will present a workshop for federal contractors or potential contractors to offer guidance on administering Affirmative Action Programs. This OFCCP workshop will also discuss what contractors should expect if they are scheduled for an OFCCP compliance evaluation (audit). The OFCCP will present this 90-minute workshop twice during the event. RSVPs are required. To register or request more information, please call or email. |
| Aug 24 |
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 complaint with the applicable laws and regulations. |
| Aug 27 |
Mexican Consulate’s Labor Rights Week,
Chicago,
IL.
The Wage and Hour Division Chicago District Office, in support of the Mexican Consulate’s annual “Labor Rights Week,” will be providing compliance assistance to members of the public at various locations in the Chicago metropolitan area. The District Office will have staff available to answer questions and hand out publications on the workers standards laws administered by the Wage and Hour Division. These include the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Davis Bacon and Related Acts and Service Contract Act. Please call the number listed for more information about individual events that will take place during the week. |
| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - Las Vegas,
Las Vegas,
NV.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and Occupational Safety and Health Administration will join the Consulate of Mexico and the Consulate of El Salvador in Las Vegas in marking Labor Rights Week with a series of activities and events Aug. 27 to Aug. 31. Throughout the week, agency staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints. The Kick-off Ceremony will take place Monday, Aug. 27, at the Mexican Consulate at 11:00 AM. |
| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - Los Angeles,
Los Angeles,
CA.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and Occupational Safety and Health Administration will join the Mexican Consulate in marking Labor Rights Week with a series of activities and events Aug. 27 to Aug. 31. Throughout the week, agency staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints. The Kick-off Ceremony will take place Monday, Aug. 27, at the Consulate at 10:00 AM. |
| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - San Francisco,
San Francisco,
CA.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and Occupational Safety and Health Administration will join the Mexican Consulate in San Francisco, and the consulates of Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, in marking Labor Rights Week with a series of activities and events Aug. 27 to Aug. 31. Throughout the week, agency staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints. The Kick-off Ceremony will take place Monday, Aug. 27, at the Mexican Consulate at 10:30 AM. |
| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - Albuquerque,
Albuquerque,
NM.
The Albuquerque District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and
Hour Division will join the Mexican Consulate in Albuquerque to sponsor Labor Rights Week, Aug. 27
to Aug. 31. To kick off the week’s events, a signing ceremony to renew the partnership agreement between the Labor Department and the Mexican Consulate will be held on Aug. 27 at 10:00 AM. The focus of the agreement is to provide Mexican migrant workers in New Mexico with information and guidance concerning their rights under federal laws. Wage and Hour Division staff will provide an FLSA presentation and distribute compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints.
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| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - El Paso,
El Paso,
TX.
The Albuquerque District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will join the Mexican Consulate in El Paso to sponsor Labor Rights Week, Aug. 27 to Aug. 31.
Presentations will cover the following topics: agricultural employment – the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2A requirements; the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2B requirements; minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
The Wage and Hour Division staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints.
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| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - Denver,
Denver,
CO.
The Denver District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will join the Mexican Consulate in Denver in sponsoring Labor Rights Week, Aug. 27 to Aug. 31. Presentations will cover the following topics: agricultural employment – the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, the H-2A and H-2B requirements, the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. The Wage and Hour Division staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints.
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| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - Houston,
Houston,
TX.
The Houston District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will join the Mexican Consulate in Houston to sponsor the fifth annual Labor Rights Week from Aug. 27 to Aug. 31. To kick off the week’s events, a partnership agreement will be signed between the department’s Wage and Hour Division and the Consulate General of Mexico at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 27. The WHD will also be signing an agreement to renew the Justice and Equality in the Workplace Program on Monday, Aug. 27. Daily presentations will cover the following topics: agricultural employment – the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2A requirements;
the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2B requirements; minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and the Family and Medical Leave Act. The Wage and Hour Division staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints.
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| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - Salt Lake City,
Salt Lake City,
UT.
The Salt Lake City District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will join the Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake City in sponsoring Labor Rights Week, Aug. 27 to Aug. 31.
Presentations will cover the following topics: agricultural employment – the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2A requirements; the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2B requirements; minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Wage and Hour Division staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints.
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| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - New Orleans,
New Orleans,
LA.
The New Orleans District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will join the Mexican Consulate in New Orleans in sponsoring Labor Rights Week, Aug. 27 to
Aug. 31. Daily presentations will cover the following topics: agricultural employment – the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2A requirements; the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2B requirements; minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and the Family and Medical Leave Act. Throughout the week, Wage and Hour Division staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints.
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| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - Dallas,
Dallas,
TX.
The Dallas District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will join the Mexican Consulate in Dallas to sponsor Labor Rights Week, Aug. 27 to Aug. 31. Presentations will cover the following topics: the minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. WHD staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints.
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| Aug 27 |
Labor Rights Week - Little Rock,
Little Rock,
AR.
The Little Rock District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will join the Mexican Consulate in Little Rock in sponsoring Labor Rights Week, Aug. 27 to Aug 31. Presentations will cover the following topics: agricultural employment – the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act and the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2A requirements; the Immigration Control and Reform Act’s H-2B requirements; minimum wage and overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act; and the Family and Medical Leave Act. The Wage and Hour Division staff will provide compliance assistance materials, answer questions and take complaints.
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| Aug 29 |
OFCCP Compliance Assistance Seminar – Supply & Service Contractors ,
Nashville,
TN.
Topics to be discussed are Affirmative Action requirements of federal contractors and subcontractors, to include AAP development and compensation analysis. |
| Aug 29 |
Healing and Hiring Fair,
San Diego,
CA.
The Women's Bureau will give a workshop presentation on workplace flexibility for veterans and military families during the “Healing and Hiring Fair,” from 10:30 am–12:00 pm, at the Jacobs Center located at 404 Euclid Avenue in San Diego, CA, on August 29th. The fair will be targeted to veterans and feature workshops and interview sessions with major corporations, including a special workshop conducted by officials from the federal OPM on how to find federal employment. In addition, to the focus on employment, vendors will provide information on supportive services to help veterans manage post-traumatic stress and successfully reintegrate into the community. Approximately 200 people are expected to attend the event. |
| Aug 30 |
OLMS-Compliance Seminar,
Rock Hill,
SC.
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. |
| Aug 30 |
OFCCP-Building Partnerships for the Community,
Greenwood,
MS.
OFCCP will be speaking at the Mississippi Department of Employment Security, 2012 Greenwood Leflore Area Job Fair; topics include regulatory updates and an overview of OFCCP's mission; how to apply for a job with DOL, and employment opportunities with the DOL.
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| Aug 30 |
Live Twitter chat with Secretary Solis,
Washington,
DC.
While job growth has remained steady over the last 29 months; many high school and college students alike are unsure about which path to take after graduation.
In advance of Labor Day 2012, America’s “job counselor,” Secretary Solis will host a live Twitter chat. This is an opportunity to ask questions and receive information pertaining to entering the workforce, including job training programs and up-and-coming careers.
Join the conversation by using the hashtag #LaborDay2012 or tweet questions in advance to @HildaSolisDOL.
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| Aug 31 |
OFCCP - Compliance 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, retaliation complaints and women in non-traditional occupations.
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