What terms do I need to know?

What terms do I need to know? The following definitions will be helpful to your understanding of your employer’s Affirmative Action Plan:

Affirmative Action:

Behaviors, written policies and procedures designed to achieve equal employment opportunity in the workplace.

Affirmative Action Program:

A written program that meets the requirements of federal laws pertaining to affirmative action and that details the steps an employer will take (or has already taken) to ensure equal employment opportunity in the workplace. The written program must be updated annually, and maintained at each of the employer’s separate facilities.

African American (Black):

An individual, not of Hispanic origin, with origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa.

American Indian—Alaskan Native:

A person with origins in any of the original peoples of North America who maintains cultural identification through tribal affiliation, or has community recognition as an American Indian or Alaska Native.

Applicant Flow Log:

A chronological compilation of applicants for employment or promotion, showing the persons categorized by race, sex, and ethnic group, who applied for each job title during the affirmative action plan year.

Asian-Pacific Islander:

A person with origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East: Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent. This area includes, for example, China, Japan, Korea, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan.

Compliance:

Meeting the requirements imposed by the affirmative action laws and regulations. These laws include Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and 38 U.S.C. § 4212, and all implementing regulations of these laws.

EEO-1 Report:

An annual report filed with the OFCCP and EEOC detailing the gender and racial/ethnic composition of the employer’s workforce by job category.

Equal Employment Opportunity Clause:

Written provisions required to be part of all contracts covered by affirmative action laws, that address equal employment opportunity in the workplace.

Good Faith Efforts:

An employer’s efforts to make all aspects of its affirmative action program work. “Good faith efforts” include analyzing employment and recruiting practices as they relate to equal employment opportunity, designing and implementing remedial measures, where needed, and monitoring the effectiveness of the employer’s affirmative action program.

Government Contract:

Any agreement for the furnishing of services or supplies, including lease agreements between a federal contracting agency and another party.

Hispanic or Latino (All races):

A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. This does not include persons of Portuguese descent or persons from Central or South America who are not of Spanish origin or culture.

Individual with a Disability or Handicapped Individual:

Any person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the person’s major life activities; or has a record of such impairment; or is regarded as having such impairment. This definition excludes individuals currently engaging in illegal drug use, and individuals whose current use of alcohol, or alcoholism prevents the individuals from performing the duties of the job in question or causes them to pose a direct threat to property or the safety of others.

Invitation to Self-Identify:

An invitation by the contractor/employer to employees and applicants for employment to identify themselves as persons with disabilities, special disabled veterans, or Vietnam Era Veterans, to allow the employer to comply with affirmative action obligations or make reasonable accommodations for the individuals.

Minorities:

Men and women of those minority groups for whom EEO-1 reporting is required; Black, Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian.

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander:

A person with origins in the Hawaiian tribes or other Pacific Island.

Special Disabled (Veteran):

A veteran who was discharged or released from active military duty because of a service-related disability or who is entitled to compensation from the Department of Veterans for a disability at certain rated percentages.

38 U.S.C. § 4212:

The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974.

Underutilization:

Having materially fewer minorities or women in a particular job group than would reasonably be expected based upon their availability.

Veteran of the Vietnam Era:

A person who served on active duty for more than 180 days between August 5, 1964 and May 7, 1975, and was honorably discharged or released, or was discharged or released from active duty for a service-related disability for service performed during that same time period.

VET-100 Report:

An annual report required to be filed with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans’ Employment and Training no later than September 30th of each year, disclosing the number of special disabled veterans and the number of Vietnam Era Veterans by job category and hiring location.

White:

An individual, not of Hispanic origin, with origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.

How Does the OFCCP Tell If I Am In Compliance?

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73112
(888) 280-8342 (Toll-Free)
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