Sponsored: Affirmative action compliance

<p>Financial institutions covered by the <a href='https://www.ncua.gov/'>National Credit Union Administration</a> (NCUA) with deposit insurance are subject to comply with <a href='https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/apprenticeship/eeo/faqs/affirmative-action-requirements'>Affirmative Action Program</a> obligations under <a href='https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/executive-order-11246/ca-11246'>Executive Order 11246</a>, the <a href='https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/vevraa'>Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistant Act</a> (VEVRAA), and <a href='https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/section-503'>Section 503</a>. <br/><br/>With credit unions prioritizing <a href='https://news.cuna.org/keywords/3620-dei'>diversity, equity and inclusion</a> (DEI) work, and the <a href='https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/'>Biden-Harris Administration</a>’s interest in enforcing measures related to the <a href='https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp'>Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs</a> (OFCCP), credit unions should remain proactive and ensure they are in full compliance. <br/><br/>This episode of the <a href='https://news.cuna.org/podcasts'>CUNA News Podcast</a> features Chris Lindholm, vice president of compliance at <a href='https://www.outsolve.com/'>OutSolve</a>. He outlines steps to take to ensure compliance, shares commonly overlooked details to take note of, and explains the consequences of noncompliance. <br/><br/>Lindholm has been involved in affirmative action planning for more than 20 years, assisting clients with OFCCP audit support, training, and <a href='http://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination'>Equal Employment Opportunity</a> compliance, including implementation of Federal Affirmative Action Plans for thousands of federal contractors. <br/><br/>This episode was recorded on March 2, 2021.</p>