Affirmative Action Planning by Vigilant
Affirmative action regulations apply to federal construction contractors.
Employers who perform construction work on federal projects must meet specific affirmative action obligations if their federal contracts or subcontracts are worth $10,000 or more.
Federally assisted construction contractors, i.e., where the
government provides a grant or loan, are also subject to some affirmative action rules.
SMART’s preferred provider, Vigilant can help you meet your affirmative action responsibilities.
Affirmative action tools you receive through Vigilant
By subscribing to Vigilant’s affirmative action service for a flat annual fee, you receive:
• A three-ring binder, customized with your current plan date, company name, HR contact and other information, that outlines the elements of your affirmative action plan under Executive Order 11246 (which focuses on women and minorities). You can then insert your specific documentation behind the appropriate tab in the binder during the year. This invaluable tool reminds you to take specific actions during the year and helps you to document your compliance with the regulations.
• Spreadsheets to track the required employment data and monitor any adverse impact for your workers in the construction trades, by race and gender.
• Written affirmative action programs for veterans and people with disabilities, customized with your current plan date, company name, HR contact and other information.
• Model documents:
• Notice to your vendors and subcontractors.
• Letter to unions and/or recruiting agencies.
• Policy against harassment, (English and Spanish)
• Equal opportunity policy.
• Forms to invite applicants and employees to self-identify gender, race/ethnicity and (post-offer) veterans and disabled status.
• Email newsletter on employment law developments.
• Vigilant’s Legal Guide, “Affirmative Action Requirements for Construction Contractors” containing detailed guidance and citations.
• Construction Contractor Technical Assistance Guide by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
Hands-on assistance
The first two hours of phone consultation with Vigilant are included in your annual subscription. Additional assistance, such as phone or in-person consultation, or advice during an affirmative action audit, is $125 per hour (portal to portal) plus expenses.
Contact SMART today
To learn more about this service or to subscribe, call Margie Weinberg, Executive Director, at 206-812-3817 or e-mail margie.weinberg@smartwa.org