Are you a Federal contractor?

People often ask us, “How can I be sure that I am a Federal contractor?”

It has always been something of a mystery to many organizations that have no idea where their contract is or in some cases which part of their business falls under the Executive Order.

BCG recommends that companies take a look at the Federal Contractor Compliance Advisor found under the following website:

http://www.dol.gov/elaws/esa/ofccp/determine.asp

Companies may fall under the contractor, subcontractor or construction contractor obligations. This site will also help single entities that are part of a larger organization determine if they fall under the Executive Order even if they are not directly associated with the fulfillment of a contract.

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September 30, 2009   Posted in: Affirmative Action News |

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