Module 2 discussion
Federal Contract Compliance and EEO
First Post—Module 2
A voluntary self-identification form required by the Office
of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFFCP) for federal contractors asks
job applicants with disabilities to self-identify as disabled. This form is
designed to help federal contractors and subcontractors meet Section 503
regulations, which set a target of seven percent of the workforce comprised of
employees with disabilities. Nationally, there is a high rate of unemployment
among people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
prohibits businesses from asking specific questions about whether an applicant
has a disability,
Start by watching this OFFCP video:
U.S. Department of Labor. Office of Federal Contract
Compliance Programs (OFCCP) (October 2015) Disability Inclusion Starts with
You. Retrieved at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAKsPd_lIw8
Now, for your first post, defend or challenge one of the following
positions (“a” or “b”):
a. The use of the voluntary form results in benefits for
everyone. The use of the form leads to expanded opportunities for people with
disabilities, Moreover, through use of the form, employers have a better
understanding of the composition and needs of their workforce, leading to
higher employee productivity, which, in turn, benefits society.
or
b. Applicants with
disabilities should proceed with caution before self-identifying as disabled on
this voluntary form. The employer may be able to satisfy some federal
contracting requirements through these forms, but not every HR department is
ethical and can be trusted to keep this information confidential in the hiring
process. An applicant should wait until he or she is hired before deciding
whether to disclose any disability; especially if the applicant has a
non-apparent disability.
For either “a” or “b” above, bring in additional information
from at least two reputable sources (library and/or Web-based). Also bring in your own personal experiences,
as applicable.
Subsequent Posts—Module 2
Challenge, defend, or supplement comments made by at least
two different classmates. Bring in additional information specific to the
discussion. Your additional information may be from the news, your
readings/research and/or personal experience. Cite your sources.
