SCRR Addendum – Federal Contractor’s Online Application Selection System Evaluation

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SCRR Addendum – Federal Contractor’s Online Application Selection System Evaluation
OFCCP Directive #281

CASE NO.: _____________________ DATE: _____________________
CONTRACTOR: _____________________

POLICY: Effective July 10, 2008, all compliance evaluations shall include a review of the contractor's online application systems to ensure that the contractor is providing equal opportunity to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. The review should include whether the contractor is providing reasonable accommodation, when requested, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The term "online system" shall include, but not be limited to, all electronic or web-based systems that the contractor uses in all of its personnel activities.

60-741.21 (a-i) Prohibitions against People with Disabilities;
60-250.21 (a-i) Prohibitions against Disabled Veterans;
60-300.21 (a-i) Prohibitions against Disabled Veterans

YES/NO
N/A
Online Application Selection System Evaluation Questionnaire

1. Does the Contractor have an online application system used as a method for accepting applications for employment?

2. What, if any, are other non-online application methods?


3. Did the contractor provide accommodations for people who cannot use the online system because of a disability?

4. Has the contractor taken any of the following actions:
A) Application system has programming that is compatible with adaptive technology?
B) Visually impaired users have audio option?
C) Hearing impaired users have visual option?
D) Applicants without access to computers have an in-office application option?
E) OTHER

5. Is the in-office application kiosk accessible to people with mobility impairments?

6. Does the contractor have a statement or policy that indicates agreement to take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals, including, but not limited to, "recruitment, advertising, and job application procedures?"

7. Does the contractor periodically evaluate and audit its personnel processes?

8. Did the contractor prominently display a notice of how to obtain reasonable accommodations, including contact and process information?

9. Has the contractor provided reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities? If no, explain why:


10. Has the contractor ensured that its recruitment process is accessible to all individuals?


For a copy of OFCCP Directive 281, go to: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/directives/dir281.htm