Managing Civil Rights Compliance and Risk

Learn about:

Core principles of equal employment opportunity under Title VII and other federal, state, and local EEO laws
The impact of Executive Order 14173 on DEI programs, affirmative action, and federal contractor obligations
Navigating the end of certain federal affirmative action mandates and understanding what's still required
State and local affirmative action compliance: key differences and ongoing obligations

Risk areas in civil rights enforcement, including whistleblower provisions and third-party complaints
Best practices for documenting compliance and responding to audits or investigations
Building a proactive civil rights compliance management framework
Aligning compliance strategies with organizational values and operational goals

This course equips HR leaders, compliance officers, and legal professionals with the knowledge and tools to manage civil rights compliance in a rapidly shifting legal environment. Participants will explore the foundational requirements of federal EEO laws, understand the sweeping changes introduced by Executive Order 14173, and learn how to navigate the complex patchwork of state and local affirmative action mandates.

Through expert-led sessions, attendees will gain practical insights into how to develop a smart civil rights compliance management program for identifying, assessing, and mitigating enterprise risk.

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Upcoming courses

Managing Civil Rights Compliance and Risk

August 24 - August 28, 2026

Virtual

Course structure

This course is offered in Microsoft Teams virtual sessions in a single week. Participants will attend live web sessions with the facilitators, generally at 11:00 a.m. ET and 3:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Web sessions are 60 to 90 minutes long. Participants’ daily time commitment is about 2 to 3 hours a day.

Cost

Members: $699Non-Members: $899

Materials Provided

All participants receive resources to help reinforce concepts and skills taught in each course. CWC members gain access to even more tools, templates, checklists, and guides as part of their members-only benefits.

Required Resources

Laptops or tablets are necessary to access program content on our Learning Management System.

Certification

Many CWC courses have met HR Certification Institute’s^® (HRCI^®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval. CWC is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP^® or SHRM-SCP^® recertification activities.

Recording Devices

Recording devices are not permitted. Please contact the CWC Membership Team in advance regarding auxiliary aids or services.