OFCCP

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs

Are you a federal contractor or do you work for a federal contractor?  If so, then in addition to the usual workplace laws, additional demands and requirements apply to you.

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is a federal agency which enforces affirmative action and equal employment opportunities required of those who do business with the federal government.

In carrying out its responsibilities, the OFCCP uses the following enforcement procedures:

  • Offers technical assistance to federal contractors and subcontractors to help them understand the regulatory requirements and review process.
  • Conducts compliance evaluations and complaint investigations of federal contractors and subcontractors personnel policies and procedures.
  • Obtains Conciliation Agreements from contractors and subcontractors who are in violation of regulatory requirements.
  • Monitors contractors and subcontractors progress in fulfilling the terms of their agreements through periodic compliance reports.
  • Forms linkage agreements between contractors and Labor Department job training programs to help employers identify and recruit qualified workers.
  • Recommends enforcement actions to the Solicitor of Labor.
  • The ultimate sanction for violations is debarment – the loss of a company’s federal contracts. Other forms of relief to victims of discrimination may also be available, including back pay for lost wages.

The OFCCP has close working relationships with other Departmental agencies, such as: the Department of Justice, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the DOL, the Office of the Solicitor, which advises on ethical, legal and enforcement issues; the Women’s Bureau, which emphasizes the needs of working women; the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, which establishes policies to promote equal opportunities in the recruitment and selection of apprentices; and, the Employment and Training Administration, which administers Labor Department job training programs for current workforce needs.

OFCCP has a national network of six Regional Offices, each with OFCCP District and Area Offices in Major Metropolitan Centers. OFCCP focuses its resources on finding and resolving systemic discrimination. The agency has adopted this strategy to: (1) prioritize enforcement resources by focusing on the worst offenders; (2) encourage employers to engage in self audits of their employment practices; and (3) achieve maximum leverage of resources to protect the greatest number of workers from discrimination.

We are dedicated to protecting our clients. We are committed to using every aspect of our experience to provide your best chance for a successful result.

We represent clients all across Texas and Oklahoma. In fact, our practice is nationwide.

If you have an employment law issue as a federal contractor, we can help.  Our employment law experience includes assisting many clients who have faced significant management issues, employment challenges and real risks.  We are prepared to represent you with the OFCCP.  Helping clients develop and maintain successful workplace strategies is our specialty.  Click to the Contact page or email us at [email protected].