a:30:{s:9:"weblog_id";s:2:"10";s:8:"entry_id";s:0:"";s:6:"sticky";s:0:"";s:14:"allow_comments";s:1:"n";s:16:"allow_trackbacks";s:1:"n";s:10:"entry_date";s:19:"2011-03-31 02:17 PM";s:15:"expiration_date";s:0:"";s:23:"comment_expiration_date";s:0:"";s:9:"author_id";s:1:"4";s:6:"status";s:4:"open";s:14:"trackback_urls";s:0:"";s:18:"versioning_enabled";s:1:"y";s:5:"title";s:66:"Southern Illinois Builders Assn. Webinar: Getting Ready for OFCCP ";s:9:"url_title";s:63:"southern_illinois_builders_assn_webinar_getting_ready_for_ofccp";s:6:"submit";s:6:"Submit";s:11:"field_id_58";s:65:"Southern Illinois Builders Assn. Webinar: Getting Ready for OFCCP";s:11:"field_ft_58";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_62";s:330:"Most construction contractors with federal or federally assisted contracts are required to take specific affirmative action steps, 16 to be exact, and the U.S. Department of Labor\'s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has increased its enforcement efforts over the past two years to monitor compliance efforts.";s:11:"field_ft_62";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_59";s:20:"OFCCP, webinar, SIBA";s:11:"field_ft_59";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_63";s:49:"SIBA Office, 1468 Green Mount Rd., O\'Fallon, IL ";s:11:"field_ft_63";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_57";s:19:"2011-04-06  1:17 PM";s:15:"field_offset_57";s:1:"y";s:11:"field_id_56";s:19:"2011-04-07  1:17 PM";s:15:"field_offset_56";s:1:"y";s:11:"field_id_55";s:18:"1-3 p.m. both days";s:11:"field_ft_55";s:4:"none";s:11:"field_id_60";s:2099:"<p><strong>Southern Illinois Builders Assn. Webinar: Getting Ready for OFCCP</strong></p>
<p>April 06-07, 2011 | 1:00 to 3:00 pm<br />SIBA Office - 1468 Green Mount Rd. - O\'Fallon, IL</p>
<p><strong>WEBINAR ON GETTING READY FOR OFCCP: COMPLIANCE ISSUES AND<br />BEST PRACTICES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS</strong><br /></p>
<p>Most construction contractors with federal or federally assisted contracts are required to take specific affirmative action steps, 16 to be exact, and the U.S. Department of Labor\'s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has increased its enforcement efforts over the past two years to monitor compliance efforts. Now, more than ever, it is important to comply with these laws or face costly fines, penalties or debarment.<br /></p>
<p><strong>Find out answers to these pertinent questions and more:</strong><br />&bull; What\'s new and on the horizon from OFCCP?<br />&bull; Must my company comply with all OFCCP-regulated laws?<br />&bull; Must my company have a written affirmative action plan?<br />&bull; How are goals for minority groups and women determined?<br />&bull; When, under what circumstances, and how often should my company<br />expect to have a compliance evaluation?<br />&bull; What does OFCCP consider \"good faith\" efforts?<br />&bull; What does OFCCP look for during a compliance evaluation?<br />&bull; What records should I freely hand over to OFCCP?</p>
<p>Day one of this webinar will educate participants about the 16 steps and what to expect during a compliance evaluation. Day two will deliver practical guidelines, compliance assistance tips, and safeguards for employers to consider when faced with an OFCCP compliance evaluation. Each day will provide an opportunity for questions. Whether you are new to federal contracting or you\'ve been handling these issues for many years, you don\'t want to miss this webinar. There is no charge to attend this webinar but please only register those who are definitely planning to attend.</p>
<p><strong>To register please contact the SIBA office at (618) 624-9055</strong>.</p>";}