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Affirmative Action & EEO

Do you know what your responsibilities are in the area of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Programs? You probably have a pretty good idea of what's required from a moral standpoint, but do you know what is required from a legal standpoint? If you don't know what your legal requirements are, you better find out today.

Thomas Houston associates, inc. (THA) and EAF offer expert consulting services in preparation and audit of Affirmative Action Programs and training to ensure compliance with government regulations.  If you are an EAF member, initial consultation is free. Compliance makes sense and saves dollars.

• Does your entire company have at least 50 employees and $50,000 in federal government contracts or subcontracts?

• Is your company expecting to be awarded government contracts of $50,000 or more?

• Is your company a depository for government funds or a paying agent for U.S. Savings Bonds?

 If so, your company must comply with federal Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action requirements enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Failure to do this can result in costly monetary settlements, back pay, legal fees, and administrative hassles. Furthermore, failure to comply puts your company at risk of losing contracts or subcontracts with the federal government.

Your company’s major responsibility under EEO and Affirmative Action requirements is to develop an “affirmative action program that will ensure equal employment opportunity by institutionalizing your company’s commitment to equality in every aspect of the employment process.” The OFCCP believes that affirmative action should be “part of the way your company regularly conducts its business” and that an affirmative action program should be used as a “powerful management tool.”

Professional Services

Developing an affirmative action program is a tedious and often frustrating process. Our Human Resource Specialists function with a great understanding of these issues. Extensive experience with the concerns and processes of combining government compliance with astute human resource management allows us to alleviate the pressures involved in developing your affirmative action program. All Professional Services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each company we serve.

The Benefits of Using Our Services

• Timely & efficient completion of your company's Affirmative Action Plan

• Savings in staff, budget, and time
  Indicates your company’s commitment to EEO/Affirmative Action

• EEO/Affirmative Action issues in a “no nonsense” format

• Easy to use management tools

• Direction for improved use of HRIS systems and data maintenance

• Reliable, up-to-date, informational resource on affirmative action issues

• Allows your company to focus on its core competencies

A well-prepared Affirmative Action Plan is not only vital to the successful achievement of your company's affirmative action objectives; it is also your first line of defense in the event of a U. S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance evaluation. To date, five of our clients have been recognized by the OFCCP as potential nominees for an Exemplary Voluntary Effort (EVE) award.

Arrangements for Professional Services

• Written proposals for all services include a cost quote

• Consulting fees are billed on a per diem, fixed-price, or retainer basis depending on the nature of the services rendered

• Computerized processes increase efficiency and reduce billed time

2000 Census Data Available

EAF is pleased to announce the availability of Census 2000 Data through Thomas Houston associates, inc. With one phone call, Thomas Houston associates, inc. will provide Census 2000 Data in a format that is customized to your company’s needs. Experienced affirmative action consultants will receive your order, assist in the customization, and answer any questions regarding Census 2000.

• Census Data Customization Options

• Census Data Customization Options

• Race/Ethnic Categories - 5, 6, or 12 categories

• Areas - County, County Sets, MSA, PMSA, CMSA, U.S. Summary

• Weighted/Custom Areas

• File Format - Microsoft Excel or Adobe PDF

In addition to the services outlined above, Thouston Houston associates, inc. has written a very useful publication that is available through EAF's online store:

Succeeding With Affirmative Action - A Comprehensive Desk Resource for Managers