EEOC to Join Department of Labor and Arkansas Department of Labor to Host an Employer Forum in Little Rock

Representatives of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will join several other governmental agencies in an Employer Forum on July 25, 2019 in Little Rock, Arkansas.

The EEOC will join with the Arkansas Department of Labor, the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) – Wage & Hour Division (WHD), Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA), Employment and Training Administration Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Veteran’s Employment and Training Service (VETS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration to provide information and assistance with federal and state programs and laws relevant to employers in Arkansas.

The event will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the UALR Donaghey Student Center – Ledbetter Ballroom, 3259 S. University Ave., Little Rock, AR 72204.

This event is a collaboration of agencies to create a one-stop shop for employers, including small businesses, to obtain the information, tools and resources they may need. The participating agencies offer a wide range of information and services including compliance assistance with equal employment laws and federal and state labor standards, information on certification to hire foreign workers, and information on programs and resources available to start or grow your business. In addition to an exhibit area where representatives from each agency will be available to answer questions employers may have, many of the agencies will present more detailed information in breakout sessions throughout the event.

The event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is requested. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. You may register at: REGISTER

Additional information regarding this event may be obtained by contacting EEOC Outreach & Education Manager Debra Finney at (501) 324-6372 or debra.finney@eeoc.gov or by contacting DOL Wage & Hour Community Outreach & Resource Planning Specialist Audrina Lange at (501) 221-4621 or Lange.Audrina@dol.gov.

EEOC is the federal agency which enforces anti-discrimination laws in employment. The Arkansas Department of Labor enforces the labor laws of the state. WHD enforces federal labor standards. EBSA assures the security of the retirement, health and other workplace related benefits of America's workers and their families. OFLC helps U.S. employers fill jobs while protecting U.S. and foreign workers. OSHA sets and enforces standards to ensure safe and healthful working conditions. VETS prepares America's veterans, service members and their spouses, for meaningful careers, provides them with employment resources and expertise, protects their employment rights and promotes their employment opportunities. SBA helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration provides Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.