Federal contractors face an accelerated compliance timeline under the new Executive Order addressing race-based DEI-related activities — leaving little room for delay in assessing risk and aligning internal programs. With certifications tied to federal contracts now under heightened scrutiny, organizations must act quickly to evaluate potential exposure under the False Claims Act (FCA) and ensure that their DEI initiatives and employment practices can withstand enforcement review.
Join Berkshire’s Co-President, Beth Ronnenburg, SPHR, SHRM-SCP and former Commissioner and acting Chair, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Vicki Lipnic, Esq. from Resolution Economics for a fast-paced 30-minute webinar on April 13th at 1:00pm, where they will break down what this new executive order does and what federal contractors should expect next. Designed for HR, legal, and compliance professionals, the session will focus on immediate action steps, emphasizing the priorities to focus on now to mitigate risk before certifications are made or renewed.
Our panel of experts will discuss:
The key requirements of the Executive Order, including a new focus on supply chain monitoring
What the compressed implementation timeline means for federal contractors and subcontractors
Immediate and practical steps for conducting defensible audits of your employment practices before you certify
You don’t want to miss this informative session!
As Co-President of Berkshire, Beth Ronnenburg, SPHR, SHRM-SCP leads the firm’s consulting team to ensure the delivery of high-caliber, compliance-focused solutions to clients. With over 30 years of experience in the human resources field, Beth is a recognized industry compliance expert. She continues to offer guidance to this nation’s top companies and law firms as they navigate through the complex regulatory requirements of federal enforcement agencies.
Beth is a well-known thought leader who speaks regularly at conferences including SHRM, National Industry Liaison Group (NILG), and other national events. She currently serves as a board member for the NILG, where she represents the Mid-Atlantic Region. She is also the Chair of the Baltimore ILG.
Victoria A. Lipnic, Esq., is a Partner at Resolution Economics. She leads the Company’s Human Capital Strategy Group. The Human Capital Strategy Group combines the Company’s expertise in data analytics and deep knowledge of regulatory requirements with an interdisciplinary approach to advise organizations on the full range of their human capital needs and reporting requirements including recruitment, selection, promotions, DEI&A, pay equity, and ESG, especially as to equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination issues.
Prior to joining the Company she served as Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) from 2010 to 2020 and Acting Chair from 2017 to 2019. Prior to the EEOC, she practiced law with Seyfarth Shaw. She also served as Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment Standards from 2002-2008, appointed by President George W. Bush, where, among other regulatory enforcement agencies, she oversaw the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
Berkshire, a division of Resolution Economics, LLC, is a human resources and technology firm specializing in non-discrimination, pay equity, and workforce data analytics. With nearly 40 years of experience in the industry, Berkshire is among the most trusted names in the business.
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