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to the EEO/AA CONNECTION ~ Meet Carol Dawson, Bruce, Jan, Denise, and Joann, your nationally recognized Equality, Diversity, Affirmative Action, and coaching experts ________________________________ Make 2008 the year your company is in compliance with EEO and Affirmative Action laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. ______________________ Dawson receives National Society of Newspaper Columnist's Will Rogers' Humanitarian Award
Robert Haught (Award Coordinator) and Dawson At the National Society of Newspaper Columnists’ (NSNC) annual conference in New Orleans, Carol Dawson, a local writer for The Evening News (Jeffersonville, Indiana) and New Albany Tribune (New Albany, Indiana), was presented the Will Rogers’ Humanitarian Award by James Rogers, Will Rogers’ Great Grandson.
The award is presented annually by the NSNC to a columnist whose sustained work in civic journalism produces tangible benefits for the community
Dawson was presented with a bronze statuette of Will Rogers, a farsighted philosopher-humorist of the 1920s and ‘30s, who used his forum as a commentator for humanitarian purposes.
Dawson originated her column to recognize individuals who “go the extra mile” and who do not seek or typically receive public credit for their deeds. During the past four years, her column has featured more than 150 persons in Southern Indiana and beyond.
In her nomination, Cindy Kanning wrote, “Carol’s columns are diverse, featuring all ages, races and ethnicities, individuals with disabilities, military troops overseas, and even animals (therapy dogs).” She continued, “Carol writes to make a difference.”
Robert Haught, the NSNC award coordinator, described Dawson, “She has generated any number of humanitarian endeavors, but more than that, she came up with a creative idea to call attention to many citizens who are helping others in various ways.”
Steve Kozarovich, Executive Editor for the News and Tribune wrote about Dawson’s columns, “Her columns are truly a compelling read that leave you with examples of the goodness that takes place in our community everyday. By highlighting these Extra Milers, she almost certainly makes our communities a better place through inspiration and example.”
Ellen Goodman, Lifetime Achievement Award, Dawson, and James Rogers, Will Rogers' Great Grandson _____________________ OFCCP Scheduling Letters To Be Sent March 2008 (for more information, go to link to the right, "New Trends") - OFCCP is expanding efforts to find those contractors who have traditionally been under the radar. ______________________ OFCCP COMPLIANCE AND FINANCIAL STATISTICS SHOW THEY ARE WORKING HARD AND INCREASING THEIR NUMBERS (See Link to Right: New Trends in EEOC and OFCCP) ______________________ FMLA Expansion Signed into Law Bottom Line (at the top): On January 28, President Bush expanded the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to include leave for military families. Employers must now provide 26 weeks of FMLA leave during a single 12-month period to permit a "spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin" to provide care for a "member of the Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or Reserves, who is undergoing medical treatment, recuperation, or therapy, is otherwise in outpatient status, or is otherwise on the temporary disability retired list, for a serious injury or illness." For more detailed information, visit the Dept. of Labor/Wage and Hour web site here: _____________________ I-9 FORM REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW HIRES AFTER 12/26/2007 (use back arrow to return to this site) To read the new instructions, go to our link to the right “New Trends.” Be sure you are using the correct version of the form. Financial penalties can be significant.
_______________________________ FINAL RULING: EXPANDS VETERANS COVERAGE AND CHANGES MANDATORY JOB LISTING (see link to the right: New Trends in EEOC and the OFCCP) _______________________________ EMPLOYMENT TESTS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES EEOC FACT SHEET 12/3/2007 - See information in "New Trends..." link to the right. _______________________________ September 2007 OFCCP Guidance regarding EEOC's race and ethnic category changes and how they can be used in your AAP (although they conflict with the OFCCP categories)....click on "New Trends in EEOC and OFCCP" to the right. __________________________ September 2007: Carol Dawson Presents again at the 21st Annual Governor's EEO Conference: 2006: "The Kentucky Personnel Cabinet is proud to once again host the 21st Annual Governor's EEO Conference. This is the premier training event for EEO coordinator's, counselors, ADA and diversity practitioners, and personnel executives and administrators. The Personnel Cabinet has also successfully attracted more voices, thus perspectives, from outside its public service community, such as Carol A. Dawson of the nationwide corporation "EEO GUIDANCE". Not your conventional presenter, Carol exemplifies the message she preaches. She is the lone Kentuckian Finalist in the national Women Helping Women and Best New Business of the Year categories of the prestigious 2004 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. A leading example of the strides women are making in public agencies and private industries alike, Dawson has taken her "Never-boring" training sessions to EEO Compliance Officers and state agencies across the country. We are fortunate to have her presence here in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Carol was a keynote speaker at the 2005 Conference. __________________________ AAP MUST BE CORRECT – OR ELSE…It Can Get Ugly If your Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) contains inaccurate data or unnecessary admissions, the information could be admissible in court. The Ohio State Appeals Court ruled that an AAP may constitute direct evidence of unlawful employment discrimination and could be taken into consideration during an EEO related trial. Mitchell v. Lemmie (Ohio Ct. App., No 21511, 10/26/2007 amounts to nothing more than a formal policy of unlawful discrimination." be invalid under Title VII because it failed to take into account that under-representation of women or minorities in certain positions cannot alone justify taking race or sex into consideration for employment decisions. disparate impact case makes it to court. Be sure your AAP is able to stand scrutiny by the courts - contact EEO Guidance today. _______________________ THE SUPREME COURT LEDBETTER DECISION WOMEN, WHERE ARE OUR VOICES???!!! MEN WHO VALUE FAIRNESS & EQUALITY, , JOIN US For more information or to learn how you can get involved in this equality issue (or the Equal Rights Amendment), go to: Pending Court Cases and Recent EEO Court Decisions Link (to the right) - Click Private Industry ______________________________ ALL POWERFUL OFCCP If you are not in compliance with Dept. of Labor Affirmative Action requirements, you might want to read on...Click on "New Trends in EEOC and OFCCP" for more information To avoid being a statistic for 2007, give us a call or send an email inquiry. ___________________________ 86% According to Diversity Inc., eighty-six percent of the Top 50 Diversity Corporations make diversity training mandatory for all managers. Contact us for a business package and syllabus for "Never Boring," interactive Diversity training. _______________________ DISCRIMINATION IS NOT CHEAP costing your business a considerable amount of money – and that is just the start. After the discrimination news hits the media, bad publicity is the next financial hardship to hit your front door.
Focused below are just a few of the large settlements by the EEOC in the past few years. Can your business afford discrimination? Check your numbers before it is too late. female workers)
$900 Thousand (04/23/2007) Harassment and Retaliation of Black and Caribbean Workers
_____________ FREE: 2007 EEO-1: APPLICATION TEAR OFF SHEET provided with required revisions: Go to: WHAT IS APPLICANT link to cut and paste Word Document __________ ARE YOU A FEDERAL CONTRACTOR or SUBCONTRACTOR? If you have over 50 employees, there is a good chance that you are required to maintain an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) to be in compliance with federal laws. Find out what your requirements are by clicking on the link to the right "Who Is A Federal Contractor?" ___________________________ EEO-1 NEW REGULATIONS ARE OUT - EEOC Q & A provided (see link to right: New Trends in EEOC and OFCCP) _______________________ Carol A. Dawson, EEO GUIDANCE ® , Inc. NAMED AS FINALIST IN 2004 STEVIE ® AWARDS FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
Carol A. Dawson, EEO GUIDANCE, Inc.® was the lone Kentuckiana Finalist in the national Women Helping Women and Best New Business of the Year categories in the national 2004 Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs. The Stevie Awards for Women Entrepreneurs, www.stevieawards/women , is a national awards competition recognizing the accomplishments of women small business owners in the United States. ______________________ Did you know that 22% of executives of privately held companies report having an employee file a discrimination complaint with the EEOC or a state agency recently (Chubb 2003 Risk Survey)? Many are dealing with class action complaints which are not only costly, but are also detrimental to the image of the company. Be proactive - create a viable EEO/AA Program today and be sure your managers and employees know the law! EEO GUIDANCE, Inc.® "EQUALITY FOR ALL" Carol A. Dawson, EEO Guidance, Inc.®, provides EEO/AA/Diversity consulting services, specifically through training and workshops designed to help your managers, supervisors, and employees better understand their legal and ethical responsibilities. Carol offers straight talking, interactive training sessions on Equality, Affirmative Action Law, Diversity, Title VII Harassment, EEO Counselor (Government), and a variety of other employment related topics. She has 20 years of direct experience in the EEO and Affirmative Action field, most of which came from working for the U.S. Department of Labor/OFCCP. She has served as Area Director for OFCCP (Louisville, Kentucky), as a Sr. Compliance Officer (OFCCP), and as the EEO Manager for the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Census Bureau NPC. Carol has stepped out of the government compliance arena to share her knowledge and skill with both private industry and government agencies. As a certified trainer for the U.S. Department of Labor/OFCCP, Carol trained new Compliance Officers across the country and has worked with many business, government agencies, and community groups to ensure compliance with EEO and AA laws and regulations. Her sessions blend humor with the serious issues surrounding EEO, Affirmative Action, and other employment matters. For other services provided by EEO Guidance, Inc.®, please click on the "Services" link to the left. Carol has received numerous awards and honors, to include the Louisville Key to the City, U.S. Department of Labor's Distinguished Career Service Award and the Louisville American Business Woman's Association Woman of the Year. Memberships include: Kentucky OFCCP Industry Liaison Group-Board of Directors, National Speaker's Bureau (Kentucky Chapter), Leadership Southern Indiana Board of Directors, Federally Employed Women (National Nominating Committee, and local Diversity Chair), Women's Chamber of Commerce, Louisville Chamber of Commerce, and Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Carol was one of the keynote speakers for the 2005 Kentucky Governor's EEO Conference. ________________________________ EEO LOGIC
Bruce Kuehnl, EEO Logic, specializes in developing written Affirmative Action Programs, (which include comprehensive compensation analyses) in response to the US Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) requirements under Executive Order 11246. EEO Logic can help you navigate the maze of Federal Affirmative Action Program and Affirmative Action Plan requirements. We provide services in developing written Affirmative Action Programs (AAPs), determining availability, conducting comprehensive compensation and adverse impact studies. We can also provide expert technical assistance to your company during OFCCP compliance audits.
Bruce has 25 plus years of experience, including 18 years with the OFCCP as a compliance Officer, District Director and Special Assistant to the Director. As President of EEO Logic and as a Senior Consultant for the Equal Employment Advisory Council, Bruce has assisted contractors in navigating the EEO maze. Bruce's experience and level of expertise has made him a preferred resource by a variety of Fortune 500 companies.
Bruce has successfully responded to numerous OFCCP allegations of systemic compensation discrimination through the use of comprehensive compensation analyses. Similar compensation analyses are an integral part of every Affirmative Action Plan developed by EEOLogic. For more information regarding EEO Logic, click here or on the EEO Logic icon to the left.
Let EEO Logic and EEO Guidance, Inc.® help your company comply with the government regulations in the vital areas of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.
EEO ADVISORS
As the newest prong to the EEO/AA Connection, EEO Advisors provides additional resources for all of your equal employment and affirmative action needs. Jan Riha has 32 years of experience in this field, including 15 years with the OFCCP. She has the knowledge and experience to effectively develop all aspects of your affirmative action program and provide detailed technical assistance throughout all stages of an OFCCP audit. She is also an experienced presenter and is available as a speaker for your group or to provide training to your staff.
Timely Direction Management Consulting
Denise Brown, President of Timely Direction, helps organizations and individuals reach their full potential through corporate and business coaching, leadership development, human resource planning, assessments and professional development training. We identify goals that are right for you, your leaders and your business.
We work closely with your team to clarify their strengths and align their action with organizational objectives. We then help them design and implement a plan to achieve business results. TIMELY DIRECTION is the link between knowing what your want for your company, and actually making it happen. (see: Contact Us Link)
JOTOSKI CONSULTING Joann Tolbert-Yancy, President of Jotoski Consulting, offers her expert services in Employment Discrimination Complaints/Charges Investigations. Jotoski Consulting provides thorough objective investigative services of internal complaints and charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and similar state and local Fair Employment Practices agencies. For more information on these services or other services provided by Jotoski Consulting, you can contact Joann through this website (see: Contact Us Link). |
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