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This course is designed for human resource professionals.

The purpose of Affirmative Action is to remedy current and past effects of workplace discrimination. It differs from Equal Employment Opportunity in that it entails more than passive nondiscrimination. Affirmative Action is a proactive approach to eliminating workplace inequity and is a step toward creating a more diverse and inclusive organizational culture. This entails examining and modifying your organization through a number of processes and procedures.

Your organization may be required to create and implement an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) if you have at least 50 employees and $50,000 in federal contracts or subcontracts. This can be an overwhelming process even for the most seasoned HR professionals. Because of the complexities of Affirmative Action regulations, once the plan is completed, many employers neglect to follow through with fully implementing the program.

This newly expanded course is designed for those who have had a plan for years, as well as those who are new to Affirmative Action. It is filled with engaging activities and interactive dialogue to enhance your learning experience.

Topics that will be covered include:

• History and relevance of Affirmative Action
• Definition of an applicant
• Statistical and narrative elements of an AAP
• How to assess your organization's compliance with federal regulations
• Action items to engage in good faith efforts to reach established goals

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a more thorough understanding of the motivation guiding Affirmative Action
• Creatively address the roles and responsibilities of an Affirmative Action employer
• Explore the costs and benefits of implementing an Affirmative Action Plan

48-hour cancellation notice required

You may submit this class for PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification credits.

Facilitator: Washington Employers Professional Staff

CPE Credits: 5.5

Program Level: Basic

Course Number: 389
Cost: $190.00 per participant



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