On August 1, the Department of Labor鈥檚 (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released a set of practical expectations for contractors when undergoing an audit or otherwise interacting with the agency. Under this new guidance, federal contractors will have opportunities to provide input on training and additional compliance assistance, see a response time of three-to-four business days on inquiries, and get feedback on ongoing investigations.
The document, 鈥鈥, sets out a commitment from OFCCP that 鈥淐ontractors seeking OFCCP鈥檚 assistance with satisfying their nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity obligations can expect clear, accurate, and professional interactions with OFCCP鈥檚 staff.鈥 Additionally, the two-page document sets out the following expectations from OFCCP:
- Access to Accurate Compliance Assistance Material
- Timely Responses to Compliance Assistance Questions
- Opportunities to Provide Meaningful Feedback and Collaborate
- Professional Conduct by OFCCP鈥檚 Compliance Staff
- Neutral Scheduling of Compliance Evaluations
- Reasonable Opportunity to Discuss Compliance Evaluation Concerns
- Timely and Efficient Progress of Compliance Evaluations
- Confidentiality
For more information, contact Claiborne Guy at claiborne.guy@agc.org or 703-837-5382.