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CWC’s three annual conferences help keep members informed – and connected – on labor and employment policy, compliance and diversity management, and the unique requirements affecting talent acquisition.

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  • CWC’S Conversation Corners A Discussion With CWC Members & Staff

    Jun 3, 13:00 - 13:45 (ET)
    Carve a corner out of your Friday schedule for our small group video meetings, where members can network and discuss the key compliance, diversity and inclusion, and workplace risk management issues of the day. Capped at no more than 25 attendees per session, our 45-minute Conversation Corners provide a great opportunity for members to engage with CWC's staff and each other in an informal and interactive virtual setting. Bring your questions, or simply join us for the chance to connect with a few of your fellow members in a casual, off-the-record discussion! A calendar appointment with call-in details will be sent the Wednesday prior to the date of the call. If you have any questions or have trouble registering, please email info@cwc.org . Thank you! More information

  • Analyzing Compensation for Equity and Risk

    Jun 8, 08:00 - 17:00 (ET)
    Concerned about pay equity and discrimination risks under federal, state, and local laws, or outside stakeholder/shareholder pressure? This interactive course teaches proven, practical strategies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating pay equity and discrimination risks. The course covers the legal and statistical concepts you need to know under Title VII, the federal Equal Pay Act, and the regulations enforced by DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). You’ll also learn strategies and tactics for defending against compensation-related investigations, audits, and lawsuits, as well as the latest state and local pay equity developments and their impact on private-sector compensation practices. This course delivers focused concepts and fundamental skills in a new, condensed 1-day format. Download the Course Summary & Agenda .

  • Member Roundtable: Leveraging Technology for Multi-State Compliance

    Jun 9, 13:00 - 14:00 (ET)
    Looking for an opportunity to discuss how employers are using technology to manage their multi-state compliance, especially in the age of remote workers where typical onboarding state requirement checklists for a specific hiring location no longer apply? Join us on June 9th to meet with your fellow CWC members to discuss how your company is or could be leveraging technology to help ensure that you are prepared for all of your state compliance requirements with your new hires, including providing necessary notices, tracking paid leave, satisfying training obligations, etc. A calendar appointment with call-in details will be sent a few prior to the date of the Roundtable. If you have any questions or have trouble registering, please email hello@cwc.org . Thank you!

  • Fundamentals of Wage and Hour Compliance

    Jun 13 - 17, (ET)
    Understanding the complexities of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is critical to effectively identifying, assessing, and mitigating FLSA risk. Covering everything from minimum wage to misclassification, this intensive course lays out all of the FLSA’s key requirements to help HR professionals and employment counsel assess their overall wage and hour compliance profile and effectively audit and manage their FLSA risks. Through a blend of self-paced online modules and facilitated webcasts, this course covers a broad range of FLSA issues, including compensable time and off-the-clock risks, overtime exemptions for executive, administrative and professional employees, calculating regular rates of pay, and worker classification. Download the Course Summary & Agenda .

  • CWC’S Conversation Corners A Discussion With CWC Members & Staff

    Jun 17, 13:00 - 13:45 (ET)
    Carve a corner out of your Friday schedule for our small group video meetings, where members can network and discuss the key compliance, diversity and inclusion, and workplace risk management issues of the day. Capped at no more than 25 attendees per session, our 45-minute Conversation Corners provide a great opportunity for members to engage with CWC's staff and each other in an informal and interactive virtual setting. Bring your questions, or simply join us for the chance to connect with a few of your fellow members in a casual, off-the-record discussion!

  • 2022 Compliance, Diversity & Inclusion Summit

    Jun 22 - 23, (ET)
    Our Compliance, Diversity, and Inclusion Summit delivers practical solutions to everyday workplace challenges, and features sessions led by attorneys, policy analysts, and association members with experience in designing, implementing, and defending compliance and diversity programs.

  • CWC’S Conversation Corners A Discussion With CWC Members & Staff

    Jul 15, 13:00 - 13:45 (ET)
    Carve a corner out of your Friday schedule for our small group video meetings, where members can network and discuss the key compliance, diversity and inclusion, and workplace risk management issues of the day. Capped at no more than 25 attendees per session, our 45-minute Conversation Corners provide a great opportunity for members to engage with CWC's staff and each other in an informal and interactive virtual setting. Bring your questions, or simply join us for the chance to connect with a few of your fellow members in a casual, off-the-record discussion!

  • Developing Compliant AAPs

    Jul 18 - 29, (ET)
    Learn how to structure, prepare, and implement fully compliant affirmative action programs for women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities under the regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). This course is designed for HR and compliance professionals starting from scratch, fine-tuning an existing program, or overseeing a third-party consultant. This virtual course covers how each component of a fully compliant supply-and-service AAP should be developed and used to ensure full compliance with federal contractor EEO and affirmative action requirements. You’ll also learn how AAPs can be aligned with broader diversity and inclusion goals, including D&I representation metrics. Download the Course Summary & Agenda .

  • CWC’S Conversation Corners A Discussion With CWC Members & Staff

    Jul 29, 13:00 - 13:45 (ET)
    Carve a corner out of your Friday schedule for our small group video meetings, where members can network and discuss the key compliance, diversity and inclusion, and workplace risk management issues of the day. Capped at no more than 25 attendees per session, our 45-minute Conversation Corners provide a great opportunity for members to engage with CWC's staff and each other in an informal and interactive virtual setting. Bring your questions, or simply join us for the chance to connect with a few of your fellow members in a casual, off-the-record discussion!

  • Managing OFCCP Compliance Evaluations

    Aug 8 - 12, (ET)
    Learn what you need to know to successfully manage each stage of an audit by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Taught by experienced practitioners who have managed and advised on hundreds of OFCCP compliance evaluations, this course examines the key elements necessary for a successful audit outcome, including preparation, timeliness, completeness, candor, and good-faith collaboration. This virtual course provides participants with practical strategies and tactics for demonstrating compliance with all OFCCP-enforced requirements. Download the Course Summary & Agenda .

  • CWC’S Conversation Corners A Discussion With CWC Members & Staff

    Aug 12, 13:00 - 13:45 (ET)
    Carve a corner out of your Friday schedule for our small group video meetings, where members can network and discuss the key compliance, diversity and inclusion, and workplace risk management issues of the day. Capped at no more than 25 attendees per session, our 45-minute Conversation Corners provide a great opportunity for members to engage with CWC's staff and each other in an informal and interactive virtual setting. Bring your questions, or simply join us for the chance to connect with a few of your fellow members in a casual, off-the-record discussion!

  • Responding to Charges of Employment Discrimination

    Sep 12 - Oct 21, (ET)
    Designed for employer representatives who are responsible for managing fair employment compliance, this “online classroom” and self-paced course provides practical guidance on how to investigate and respond to a charge of unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a state or local fair employment practices agency. Through a combination of self-paced online modules, weekly one-hour web sessions, video clips, and online discussion forums, this program focuses on practical and proven steps for managing all phases of the charge investigation process, from initial receipt and response through final resolution or referral of the case to litigation.