Affirmative Action for Banks
Duration: 90 minutes
Speaker: Dr. Jim Castagnera, Esq.
Webinar Description
This webinar will cover the affirmative action compliance obligations that impact banks, including compliance obligations under Executive Order 11246 (affirmative action for women and minorities), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (affirmative action for individuals with disabilities), VEVRAA (affirmative action for protected veterans), and Executive Order 13672 (prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity). The webinar will drill down into the most recent developments and focus on the steps that financial institutions must take to meet their compliance obligations.
While the Trump Administration has provided some limited regulatory relief, the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs still insists that FDIC- and NCUA-insured financial institutions continue full compliance. In the agency’s own words, “Financial institutions with federal share and deposit insurance are considered to be government contractors within the meaning of the regulations implementing Executive Order 11246, … the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), … 38 U.S.C. 4212 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503). These three programs, enforced by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), require equal employment opportunity by government contractors.”
Please join attorney Jim Castagenera as he covers the affirmative action compliance obligations that impact banks and credit unions, captures all the most recent developments, and focuses on the steps that your institution must take to meet these current compliance obligations. Emphasis is on the practical steps necessary to meet your legal obligations and avoid an OFCCP audit.
AGENDA
- Why are banks and credit unions subject to federal-contractor affirmative action obligations? What does this mean for you?
- What are the general compliance obligations under Executive Order 11246, Section 503, VEVRAA, and Executive Order 13672?
- How are compliance obligations different for banks and credit unions that have 50 or more employees?
- What are the specific steps that a bank or credit union must take to comply with the new Section 503 and VEVRAA rules?
- What are the risks of failing to comply with these affirmative action rules for federal contractors? Who does OFCCP audit ad why?
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION
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Logistics
- 90-minute webinar (Travel-Free) delivered over the Internet.
- Unlimited listeners per connection - bring the entire department.
- Q&A session with the expert.
This event will be presented live with a PowerPoint presentation to be viewed on your computer. You may listen to the audio of the webinar by telephone or through your computer. The PowerPoint slides will be provided shortly before the event. Once you register, you will receive an email which is your receipt and which includes your instructions for dialing in and logging on. You will also receive an email reminder 24 hours before the webinar.
What is a webinar?
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What kind of equipment do I need?
You will need a computer with an Internet connection (high speed service such as DSL or cable works best) and a telephone. You may listen to the webinar through your computer speakers, in which case you will not need to use a telephone connection. Internet access is not required for phone-only participants, but you will not be able to see the speaker’s slides.
How can I share the webinar with my colleagues who may not be able to attend the event?
CDs of each program will be available for sale and can be shared with your business associates.
Can I get a copy of the PowerPoint slides used in the webinar?
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How do I ask a question during the webinar? Will my question be answered during the presentation?
A question and answer session will be scheduled at the end of each webinar. You can then ask a question by typing it into the question box that will be provided to you duringthe webinar. You may also ask a question through the telephone connection. As many questions as possible will be answered during the Question and Answer period.