OFCCP and the Women’s Bureau are joining efforts to recognize contractor best practices in comprehensive equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination programs. The proposed Leadership in Equal Access and Diversity Award (LEAD) will recognize supply and service contractors that go above and beyond in creating and implementing programs of inclusion and fair treatment in the workplace, regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, and recognize the importance of fairness in compensation practices and pay transparency.
OFCCP hears you. This proposed award reflects OFCCP’s consideration of the feedback offered by contractors and other stakeholders during various meetings and listening sessions. During many of these sessions, stakeholders expressed an interest in the agency finding ways to identify and publicly recognize contractor best practices for providing equal employment opportunity and supporting nondiscrimination in employment practices.
Where can you learn more about the award? The proposed structure and details of the recognition program are published in today’s Federal Register. You can read the formal notice, supporting statement, and see a draft of the award nomination form and instructions here.
Tell us what you think. You can provide any comments or suggestions you have for the new program via www.regulations.gov. The last day to submit comments on this proposal is December 18, 2018.