Affirmative Action

Sherman and Howard's affirmative action attorneys assist employers by determining whether or not they are contractors covered by affirmative action laws; designing, documenting, implementing and updating affirmative action plans; assessing employers' performance relative to the goals and timetables set forth in their plans; and training management about compliance obligations. An employer with 50 or more employees and a federal government contract or subcontract to provide more than $50,000 a year in goods and services must prepare an annual affirmative action plan−subject to audit by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs−and maintain detailed records of employee demographics. Employers that receive a federal contract−directly or indirectly−must take affirmative action to promote equal opportunity for women, minorities, the disabled and veterans. Employers are also subject to the requirements of assorted state and local affirmative action laws. If unforeseen affirmative action disputes should arise, we possess the necessary expertise to represent employers in audits, investigations, administrative proceedings and litigation.

Attorneys

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