Anti-Human Trafficking

Anti-Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a multibillion-dollar criminal industry that uses force, fraud, or coercion to exploit vulnerable people with the intent of obtaining forced labor or services, including sex. The U.S. Government condemns these practices and requires those who do business with them to take action to prevent, report and remedy human trafficking in federal contracts. FAR Subpart 22.17 requires that clause 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons, be incorporated in all solicitations and contracts and that the substance of this clause shall be included in all subcontracts and all contracts with agents.

Contractor Code of Business Ethics & Conduct (COBEC)

Contractor Code of Business Ethics & Conduct (COBEC)

This course provides an overview of government contractors’ ethics requirements, including identification of personal and organizational conflicts of interest and protection for whistleblowers. A licensed attorney provides narration with experience creating ethics awareness programs for government contractors and investigating potential ethical violations.

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)

This course provides an overview of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). When contractors receive their first contract subject to modified or full CAS, understanding the requirements can be overwhelming.

DCAA Floorchecks: A Guide for Employees

DCAA Floorchecks: A Guide for Employees

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) utilizes labor floorcheck audits as part of their real-time testing of employee labor controls. The floorcheck process is often overwhelming for employees because interacting with government auditors is not a routine occurrence for personnel outside of a company’s accounting or compliance areas.

Dealing with Audits and Auditors

Dealing with Audits and Auditors

Government contracts come with strict oversight and audit requirements. This course prepares contractors by covering the types of audits and reviews they may face, who conducts them, and how to provide the necessary support. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what to expect throughout the audit process and how audit outcomes can impact their operations.

Drug-Free Workplace Training

Drug-Free Workplace Training

This course provides an overview of the requirements of the Drug-free Workplace Act, including personal reporting obligations and the organization’s obligation to make reports to the contracting agency.

Export Compliance Management

Export Compliance Management

This Export Compliance Management course covers introductory training that is intended for both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an overview on complying with United States export regulations.

FAR Part 31 Total Cost Principles (Overview)

FAR Part 31 Total Cost Principles (Overview)

This course provides an introductory foundation for participants to understand the FAR Part 31 total cost principles, including segregation of cost by contract, direct cost charging, indirect cost groupings, and proper allocation bases, identifying unallowable costs, and properly documenting expenses. Examples of these costs include direct and indirect expenses. This module also introduces typical indirect cost pools and allocation bases and provides an explanation of indirect rates.

Preventing Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace

Preventing Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace

This course provides an overview of equal employment opportunity law, “protected classes,” what “harassment” in the workplace means, additional responsibilities for supervisors, and how to facilitate a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Provisional Billing Rates

Provisional Billing Rates

This course discusses provisional billing rates and their importance. FAR 42.704 Billing Rates addresses the government’s regulation on establishing provisional billing rates.

Timekeeping for Government Contractors

Timekeeping for Government Contractors

Often the timekeeping requirements for government contractors are a source of frustration for employees, but they are a necessary evil for all companies doing business with the U.S. Government. In this course, we demystify the rules and requirements around timekeeping with an emphasis on explaining why timekeeping controls are not only necessary but essential for the protection of both the employees and the company.

Whistleblower Protections (Annual Employee Notification)

Whistleblower Protections (Annual Employee Notification)

Understand federal whistleblower rights and protections, mandatory employee notifications, and legal compliance for government contractors. This course covers employee rights, necessary notifications, and documentation requirements to ensure they understand their protections and how to report any concerns related to government contracts and grants.