Government Contracting and Reporting

The experienced attorneys in our Government Contracting and Reporting Practice Group advise and defend federal contractors and subcontractors on jurisdictional, compliance, and enforcement issues relevant to government contracting, including those involving the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). The Government Contracting and Reporting Practice Group’s focus is to advise employers on their obligations stemming from and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local governments’ business relationships and obligations, including compliance reporting. Our team frequently advises on the applicability of existing laws with compliance aspects, as well as various executive orders, government regulatory compliance, and employment-related Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause interpretation and compliance.

In addition, our attorneys prepare objections for Freedom of Information Act requests and other government mandated employment law requirements such as voluntary self-identification, labor surveys, and recordkeeping. We also prepare and annually file compliant federal and state reports. We leverage and highlight our extensive experience advising clients on designing legally compliant selection and compensation systems, as well as defending systemic discrimination allegations, including negotiating resolutions and representing clients in enforcement actions brought by federal agencies.

AAP Preparation and Construction Compliance

Our attorneys and in-house data analysts prepare affirmative action programs (AAPs) pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). We deliver each AAP with an attorney-client privileged letter detailing our observations and recommendations, as well as our proprietary compliance guide outlining compliance obligations and “best practice” information.

Federal- and State-Mandated Reporting and Compliance

We advise on, prepare, and submit annual EEO-1/IPEDS and VETS-4212 reports and required state reports, including pay reports for California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. We also provide advice on navigating OFCCP’s contractor portals.

Compliance Advice and Assistance

We assist clients in translating complex compliance and reporting obligations to ensure practical implementation. We routinely consult with and train employers on federal and state contractor compliance and reporting matters, as well as jurisdictional issues; information systems data management and analysis; recruiting, hiring, and pay best practices; testing; artificial intelligence (AI); federal contractor-related executive orders; and employment-related FAR clauses.

Representative Services

Working with large contractors to strategically align the AAP or functional AAP organization and EEO-1 reporting
Ensuring EEO-1 filings are accurately structured and reported
Training managers, human resources, and talent acquisition teams on compliance requirements and best practices
Identifying data integrity errors in compensation data and, under the attorney-client privilege, developing analytical methodologies to resolve statistical indicators of potential discrimination
Identifying and assisting with correcting notice and poster deficiencies on contractors’ career websites
Working with agencies and employers to ensure the accuracy of information required to be submitted for federal, state, and local pay or other reports

About This Group

Attorneys in our practice group bring their extensive litigation and counseling experience to provide advice and counsel to government contractors and employers in a variety of industries. Our team includes former OFCCP and Solicitor of Labor employees who provide a unique insider’s view of OFCCP’s internal initiatives and processes.

Our data analytics team is well-versed in OFCCP regulations and compliance requirements and experienced in preparing privileged and regulatory pay analyses and federal, state, and local compliance reports.

Our extensive knowledge and experience in this area of complex governmental regulations and reporting requirements minimizes employer and contractor confusion and optimizes accurate, complete, and timely compliance efforts.