HR for Government Contractors

Course Overview

This comprehensive two-day course will outline the human resources requirements for government contractors when they are applicable and how to efficiently incorporate them into daily contracting activities. Compliance with U.S. Government contracting laws is complex, and HR-related requirements add another layer of recordkeeping, posting, training, and reporting responsibilities. With increased random audits by the Department of Labor, ensuring compliance is more critical than ever. Non-compliance can result in severe consequences, including fines, penalties, back wages, contract suspension, and debarment. This course is designed to provide government contractors and HR professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to establish strong compliance processes and procedures.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this two-day comprehensive course, participants will be able to:

• Understand principles and policies on employment regulations
• Develop processes around compliance with regulations
• Create and maintain required recordkeeping files for HR programs
• Implement posting requirements for EEOC and other regulations
• Apply best practices for interviewing, hiring, and documentation
• Establish and maintain a Code of Conduct
• Keep up with recent changes and updates to employment laws

Program Content

This course will cover the following topics:

• Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Harassment, Drug-Free Workplace, and Anti-Human Trafficking
  • EO 11246 <50; >50 (13762, 13665)
  • Section 5-3 <50; >50
  • VEVRAA <50; >50
  • Recordkeeping and reporting requirements
  • Overview of the audit process and types of audits
• Affirmative Action Plan Requirements
  • Types of AAPs
  • Recordkeeping and reporting requirements
  • Overview of the audit process and types of audits
  • Required Posting and Recruiting to Hire
  • Defining an applicant
  • Recruitment processes and challenges
  • Data collection for AAPs
  • Posting requirements
  • Best practices for interviews and documentation
• The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Davis Bacon Act (DBA), and Service Contract Act (SCA)
  • Key compliance requirements and implications for government contractors
• Business Ethics and Code of Conduct
  • Establishing and maintaining an ethical culture
  • Compliance with FAR regulations
• Executive Compensation
  • Reasonableness under FAR guidelines
  • Compensation review processes
  • Intersection with OFCCP regulations
  • Bonus policies and challenges related to DCAA and DoL regulations
• Insider Threat Issues
  • Identifying and mitigating risks
• Hot Topics and Current Events
  • Recent updates and emerging trends affecting HR compliance in government contracting

Course Run Time

• 2 days or 11 hours

Customization Options: This course can be customized into a half-day, 1-day, or 2-day training based on your company’s needs.

CPE Credit

• CPE credit is available using the following training methods: Custom Training, In Person Training (Group), In Person Training (Individual), and Live Webinar Training.
• SHRM PDC is available for HR professionals using the following training methods: Custom Training, In Person Training (Group), In Person Training (Individual), and Live Webinar Training.