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EARN Webinar: Hiring Talent, Meeting Workforce Needs: Disability Employment Basics for Small Businesses

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  •  July 23, 2025
     1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

On July 23, 2025, from 1-2 p.m. CT, join EARN for its webinar “Hiring Talent, Meeting Workforce Needs: Disability Employment Basics for Small Businesses” and learn:

  • How disability is defined and who is included in the disabled population
  • The benefits to small businesses of employing disabled workers
  • Small businesses’ responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act
  • Where to find partners who can help connect you with job seekers with disabilities
  • Practical tools you can use to recruit, hire, retain, and advance workers with disabilities

Register now: https://askearn.org/event/disability-employment-basics-for-small-businesses

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SWARM ILG Virtual Series #2 – July 10, 2025

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  •  July 10, 2025
     11:00 am - 12:00 pm

SWARM ILG is delighted to introduce their Virtual Series, every second Thursday of the month at 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET!

Please join their second session on Thursday, July 10th – more information below!

Event:      SWARM ILG Virtual Series
Topic:      Navigating the Future of Civil Rights Enforcement: What’s Next for Employers
Speaker:  Joe Lakis & Danny Petrella
Date:        July 10, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Video ID: 118 672 405 0

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SWARM ILG Virtual Series – June 12, 2025

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  •  June 12, 2025
     11:00 am - 12:00 pm

SWARM ILG is delighted to introduce their Virtual Series, every second Thursday of the month at 10am MT / 11am CT / 12pm ET!

Please join their first session on Thursday June 12th – more information below!

Event:      SWARM ILG Virtual Series
Topic:      Non-discrimination and Illegal DEI Certification
Speaker:  David Cohen
Date:        June 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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+1 716-304-0311,,143776189# United States, Niagara Falls
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Phone conference ID: 143 776 189#

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Tenant key: teams@meet.jacksonlewis.com
Video ID: 118 672 405 0

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3rd GHILG Meeting – June 5, 2025

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  •  June 5, 2025
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

GHILG Meeting
June 5, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (CT)

 

Agenda:

  • 1:00 – 1:05 – Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 1:05 – 1:20 – EEOC/OFCCP Updates
  • 1:20 – 2:25 – Agency Updates – Mickey Silberman, Founder & Shareholder, Silberman Law PC
  • 2:25 – 2:30 – Closing Remarks

 

Mickey Silberman is a Shareholder of Silberman Law, PC. For 30 years, Mickey has specialized in OFCCP compliance and audit defense, affirmative action plan preparation, pay equity and pay analyses, and diversity, equity & inclusion.

Mickey has overseen the preparation of thousands of AAPs and he has directed the defense of many hundreds of OFCCP audits and systemic discrimination investigations. In the last 1,000 audits Mickey has defended, he has obtained Letters of Compliance – the best possible audit outcome – in more than 99.9% of the audits.

Mickey also is recognized as a national expert in the areas of pay equity, pay transparency, and pay reporting. He directs the preparation of pay analyses on a proactive basis and in response to OFCCP and EEOC pay investigations. He regularly defends employers against claims of systemic pay discrimination.

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Please join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/gsartor/ghilg-meeting You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 535-188-157

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2nd GHILG Meeting – March 27, 2025

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  •  March 27, 2025
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

GHILG Meeting
March 27, 2025
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (CT)

 

Agenda:

  • 1:00 – 1:05 – Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 1:05 – 1:20 – EEOC Updates
  • 1:20 – 2:25 – Legal Update – Meredith Gregston – Senior Attorney – Hunton
  • 2:25 – 2:30 – Open Forum and Closing Remarks

 

Meredith provides advice and counseling on day-to-day employee-related and compliance matters, ranging from Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters to termination best practices, restrictive covenants, and employment agreements, as well as advancements and changes in the pay equity space. She regularly assists clients through pay equity disputes and internal audits, and on global compliance with pay equity legislation. She also advises clients, including federal contractors, on affirmative action, legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment matters for federal contractors, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) compliance issues, developing affirmative action plans and representing companies during the audit process.

Meredith frequently partners with companies to analyze and develop diversity and inclusion initiatives, and to analyze compensation programs, to not only ensure they are in compliance with applicable law, but to help them achieve internal equity and other goals.

Meredith’s litigation practice includes all aspects of employment law, such as discrimination, harassment, retaliation, trade secrets, and wage and hour issues. She represents employers in state and federal courts, as well as proceedings before the Texas Workforce Commission, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and the OFCCP.

Meredith is actively involved in the National Industry Liaison Group (ILG), along with local ILGs, which assist federal contractors in obtaining education and networking with fellow federal contractors. Her role on the Board of the National ILG allows her to collaborate with OFCCP, EEOC, and other governmental agencies to address key issues faced by the contractor community and helps her stay current on regulatory changes and other agency developments.

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Please join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/gsartor/ghilg-meeting You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 535-188-157

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Recission of EO 11246 What Contractors Need to Know

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  •  January 30, 2025
     12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

During this special GHILG member meeting, Mickey Silberman will provide important information about the new Executive Order and best practices for navigating the new and changing compliance landscape.

Mickey Silberman is a Shareholder of Silberman Law, PC. For 30 years, Mickey has specialized in OFCCP compliance and audit defense, affirmative action plan preparation, pay equity and pay analyses, and diversity, equity & inclusion.

Mickey has overseen the preparation of thousands of AAPs and he has directed the defense of many hundreds of OFCCP audits and systemic discrimination investigations. In the last 1,000 audits Mickey has defended, he has obtained Letters of Compliance – the best possible audit outcome – in more than 99.9% of the audits.

Mickey also is recognized as a national expert in the areas of pay equity, pay transparency, and pay reporting. He directs the preparation of pay analyses on a proactive basis and in response to OFCCP and EEOC pay investigations. He regularly defends employers against claims of systemic pay discrimination.

Venue:  

Description:
Please join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/gsartor/ghilg-meeting You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 535-188-157

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5th GHILG Meeting – November 14, 2024

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  •  November 14, 2024
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

GHILG Meeting
November 14, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (CT)

Agenda:

  • 1:00 – 1:05 – Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 1:05 – 1:15 – OFCCP Updates
  • 1:15 – 1:25 – EEOC Updates
  • 1:25 – 2:25 – Legal Update Post-Election – David Cohen, Founder & President, DCI Consulting & Founder, The Institute for Workplace Equity


David B. Cohen, M.S.
Founder & President, DCI Consulting & Founder, The Institute for Workplace Equity

David Cohen is the founder and President of DCI Consulting. He provides consulting services to employers and management law firms on a wide range of human resource risk management strategies, particularly in the areas of EEO/affirmative action program development, systemic compensation statistical analyses, comprehensive human resources self-audits, and employee selection and test validation. In addition, Mr. Cohen is the co-founder of The Institute for Workplace Equality, a national nonprofit employer association that trains and educates federal contractors in understanding and complying with their affirmative action and equal employment obligations.

Recognized as a national EEO and affirmative action compliance expert, Mr. Cohen speaks frequently before corporate leaders from Fortune 500 companies, and at regional and national ILG conferences and OFCCP events. In 2006, he co-authored a book entitled “Understanding Statistics: A Guide for I/O Psychologists and Human Resource Professionals,” which was published by Wadsworth. Mr. Cohen is also the Associate Editor of the Applied HRM Research. He also created DCI’s HR Equator™ salary equity software, which enables companies to conduct systemic and other compensation analyses to comply with OFCCP and EEOC requirements.

Mr. Cohen has a M.S. degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Radford University and B.A. degree in Psychology from West Virginia University. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland Baltimore County at Shady Grove.

  • 2:25 – 2:30 – Open Forum and Closing Remarks

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Please join the GoToMeeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/gsartor/ghilg-meeting You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 535-188-157

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4th GHILG Meeting – September 26, 2024

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  •  September 26, 2024
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

GHILG Meeting
September 26, 2024
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (CT)
United Way of Greater Houston

Agenda:

  • 1:00 – 1:15 – Welcome & Networking with Refreshments
  • 1:15 – 1:30 – OFCCP Updates
  • 1:30 – 1:45 – EEOC Updates
  • 1:45 – 2:00 – Refreshment Break
  • 2:00 – 3:30 – Making Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a Reality in the Workplace Panel

This panel of speakers will discuss the current state of diversity representation in workplaces and share best practices on how organizations can take action to create strategic plans to advance inclusion. They will cover a variety of DEI topics including disability awareness and resources, documenting and tracking accommodations, accessibility for applicants, psychological safety for self-identification, and opportunities to bring more diverse talent into organizations.

  • 3:30 – 4:00 – Closing Remarks & Networking

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Description:
United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Dr Houston, TX 77007 Auditorium J+K

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3rd GHILG Meeting – June 20, 2024

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  •  June 20, 2024
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We are excited to announce our rescheduled 3rd GHILG meeting of the year and an opportunity to meet together in-person! Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount for refreshments and submit any questions or topics you’d like our panelists to cover!


GHILG Meeting
June 20, 2024
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (CT)
United Way of Greater Houston

Agenda:

  • 1:00 – 1:30 – Welcome & Networking with Refreshments
  • 1:30 – 1:45 – OFCCP Updates
  • 1:45 – 2:00 – EEOC Updates
  • 2:00 – 3:30 – Compliance Challenges in 2024 Panel

We will be hosting a panel discussion with experts in the space and planning to cover a variety of compliance topics including Affirmation Action Programs, OFCCP audits, pay equity & compensation systems, testing & selection decisions, diversity, equity & inclusion, and EEOC investigations. This will be a great opportunity to ask any questions you have and learn from these experts.

  • 3:30 – 4:00 – Closing Remarks & Networking

Venue:  

Description:
United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Dr Houston, TX 77007 Auditorium J+K

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2nd GHILG Meeting – March 21, 2024

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  •  March 21, 2024
     1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

GHILG Meeting
March 21, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (CT)

Agenda:

  • 1:00 – 1:05 – Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • 1:05 – 1:15 – OFCCP Updates
  • 1:15 – 1:25 – EEOC Updates
  • 1:25 – 2:25 – Texas Higher Education Legal Update – Darren Gibson, Shareholder and Co-Chair, Higher Education Industry Group, Littler

This presentation will address changes to key laws and rules affecting higher education institutions in Texas, as well as related impacts on private employers and foundations. The presentation will cover changes to state laws following the 2023 Texas legislative session, including new funding rules for public universities, protections for pregnant students, modifications to tenure rules, and challenges to DEI programs. The session will also discuss the Supreme Court’s Harvard/UNC admissions decision and its impact on higher education, public and private employment, and private foundation grant support for DEI initiatives.

Darren Gibson
Shareholder and Co-Chair, Higher Education Industry Group, Littler

Darren Gibson is a zealous advocate and trusted advisor to private businesses and public sector employers. Darren vigorously defends his clients in restrictive covenant and trade secret litigation, discrimination and retaliation claims, and class and collective actions, among others. Darren loves the courtroom, is not afraid to take cases to trial, and regularly handles temporary injunction hearings and appeals. In addition, he conducts workplace investigations across the country, with deep experience investigating allegations against senior executives and leaders.
Darren has a particular focus representing higher education, healthcare, and financial institutions, and he serves as co-chair of Littler’s Higher Education Industry Group. Darren’s higher education experience includes representing universities and related individuals in employment and Title IX litigation and conducting investigations into sexual harassment and sexual misconduct under Title IX. Darren is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Prior to his return to private practice, Darren worked at the Attorney General of Texas, where he defended state agencies and universities in employment litigation and class actions.
  • 2:25 – 2:30 – Closing Remarks

Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone: https://meet.goto.com/gsartor/ghilg-meeting

You can also dial in using your phone:
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 535-188-157

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