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NWEEO is an organization dedicated to providing information and education on Equal Opportunity Employment and Diversity. We look forward to continuing to provide meaningful information to Human Resource practitioners in the greater Portland, Oregon business community.

 

Go to the Calendar to register for the May event: An Update from the DC EEOC General Counsel Office: ADA and Religious Accommodation.

How To Build, Implement & Defend An Affirmative Action Plan

Now is the time to hone your skills! This seminar is designed to build the skills of individuals involved in any aspect of the AAP from the actual design and preparation to its implementation and defense. Through group discussion and evaluation of a sample affirmative action plan, participants will gain a complete understanding of the affirmative action planning process as well as the importance of communicating, both internally and externally, the plan's objectives. Presenters Allen Oyler, Mike Rosenbalm and Kim Nguyen will share their technical, legal and practical expertise in a hands-on, workshop environment.

Each Participant will walk away with a CD of the presentation and other valuable reference materials.

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Time:  8:00 am - 8:30 am Registration & Breakfast
8:30 am - 11:45 am Morning Session - including a short break
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch Break - lunch included
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Afternoon Session - including a short break
Location: Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon, Portland
Free parking is available across the street from the Multnomah Athletic Club.
Cost:  $140 for NWEEO Members; $185 Non-members
Note: If non-members join NW EEO as an individual member for $35, your total cost for membership and the seminar would be $175. An organizational membership is $125 and allows you to register 10 members from your organization. Click to join NWEEO now.
RSVP: Before Friday, June 13, 2008
CLE Credits:   Application will be made for CLE credits.
Presenters: Allen Oyler
Mike Rosenbalm
Kim Nguyen

WORKSHOP CONTENTS

  • Regulatory Overview - Discussion of coverage thresholds, the new OFCCP definition of an applicant, parent-subsidiary issues, governing agencies, recent audit trends, and the role of affirmative action.
  • AAP Components - Review of the requirements of a sound affirmative action plan, including the narrative elements, workforce analysis, organizational profile, designation of job groups, availability & utilization analysis and identification of problem areas.
  • Evaluating the AAP - How to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of your current plan, including major statistical analysis.
  • Compensation Analyses - Tools for examining and analyzing your organization's compensation practices, to reduce the risk of incurring OFCCP penalties.
  • Audits - Suggestions for preparing for an audit, including steps to take both before and after the audit notice is received.
  • Q&A - Presenters will field your questions throughout the day.

Presenters

Allen Oyler is the President of Onsite HR Services, a leading provider of strategically oriented and effective human resource leadership. With over 20 years of experience in Fortune 500, health care, financial and high technology companies, Allen has helped these organizations meet their human resource and bottom line objectives. As an Adjunct Professor, Allen has taught Business Law and Human Resource Management courses at Marylhurst University and Portland State University. He was the Chairman of the National EEO Committee for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). He was Treasurer of the NWEEO Board. Allen received his B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University, a M.S. in Management (emphasizing Human Resource Management) from the University of Utah, and a Juris Doctor in Law from Northwestern School of Law. His educational background, years of experience in line-management, and expert understanding of the human resource field gives him a balanced and practical approach in addressing complex strategic and diverse practical business issues.

Mike Rosenbalm has had a career as a Compliance Officer with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) since 2000, enforcing affirmative action and equal opportunity laws. Prior to joining OFCCP Mike was employed by the Internal Revenue Service for a few years where he worked in tax compliance enforcing tax laws. Prior to working at the IRS Mike served and retired from the US Army where he held numerous positions throughout his career. Mike is a native of Oregon. He holds Degrees in Accounting, Economics, Management and currently pursuing his Master Public Administration Degree.

Kim Nguyen is a Compliance Officer with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. She graduated from Portland State University with a B.S. degree in Human Resources Management and Information System. She has been employed by OFCCP since 2003.

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      $185 - Nonmember
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