If your company has appeared on the Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) – you might be worried. You’re likely wondering what it means and what steps to take next. While now isn’t the time to panic if you’ve prepared, you do need to be ready.
The CSAL is a “courtesy” notification from the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). It is an indication that your company has been selected for an upcoming compliance evaluation.
While the CSAL is an official heads up, your actual compliance evaluation does not start until your organization receives OFCCP’s approved scheduling letter. There is time to act – but you should get started quickly.
Remember: The purpose of the CSAL is to provide the contractor with notice to prepare for the compliance evaluation. They also use this as a way to encourage contractors to take advantage of OFCCP compliance assistance offerings.
Once you receive the scheduling letter, you will have 30 days from that point to submit Affirmative Action Program(s) & Itemized Supporting Data.
The first thing you need to do is understand just what the CSAL is and what it means for your organization. As explained, the CSAL is a notification from the OFCCP that your company was selected to undergo a compliance evaluation.
Here’s what it means in the short term:
Are you set up for audit success? If you aren’t, you need to call in a support system. Mitratech Circa can help you implement your AAP in the right way.
You have learned your company is on the CSAL, so what are your next steps?
How can you ensure that your organization passes this audit without a technical or financial violation?
Every organization will take different steps based on how they’ve prepared, but here’s a general guide:
Now that you’re prepared, you need to ensure everyone else is as well. While it is better to have taken these steps before being on the list, it may not be too late if you act quickly.
Here’s what you can do right now:
While being on the CSAL can be stressful, it also presents an opportunity to enhance your company’s compliance posture. By addressing potential issues and strengthening your affirmative action program, you can improve your chances of a successful audit and demonstrate your commitment to equal employment opportunity.
Remember: The CSAL is a notification, not a condemnation. By taking proactive steps, you can turn this potential challenge into an opportunity to strengthen your company’s compliance program.
Mitratech Circa is a powerful tool designed to simplify the complex world of compliance, particularly when it comes to mandatory job listing requirements and implementing good faith outreach efforts for your Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).
When a contractor meets the minimum threshold for VEVRAA with a contract of $150K it must list all of its employment openings with the state workforce agency job bank (also known as the employment service delivery system) where the openings occur. This can be a time-consuming and error-prone process.
Mitratech Circa streamlines this by:
By leveraging Circa, organizations can effectively meet their state job bank listing obligations while minimizing administrative burdens and going above and beyond checking the box for compliance.
Good faith outreach is a critical component of an effective AAP. A Good Faith Efforts program defines quantitative goals based on the availability of targeted qualified applicants.
It involves proactively seeking qualified candidates from underrepresented groups which typically fall into one or more of four groups recognized as facing significant barriers to employment including Women, Minorities, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Mitratech Circa supports these efforts by:
Our platform empowers organizations to implement robust good faith outreach strategies, enhance diversity and inclusion initiatives, and mitigate compliance risks.
By combining these features, Mitratech Circa offers a comprehensive solution for managing mandatory job listings and executing effective good-faith outreach efforts, ultimately helping organizations build a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Click here to request a demo.
