Affirmative Action Compliance
Despite rumors to the contrary, affirmative action is alive and well. The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has stepped up enforcement activities through its Glass Ceiling Initiative and, more recently, audits focused on the pay practices of government contractors. KWW, with the aid of a sophisticated software package and demographic database, can quickly and cost-effectively prepare an affirmative action plan for a covered employer. We also can assist an employer in defending an OFCCP audit.

Employment-Related Immigration
In recent years, the low unemployment rate has created a very tight labor market. As a result, many employers have increasingly turned to foreign workers to meet their needs for professional, managerial, technical and engineering occupations. KWW can assist employers in getting a non-immigrant visa or green card for a foreign worker.

Occupational Safety and Health
We help companies comply with the numerous and complex obligations under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act. We can help prepare for OSHA audits and have extensive experience in contesting OSHA citations. We also defend employers in OSHA litigation.

Wage and Hour
Clients facing minimum wage, overtime pay and child labor problems seek our counsel in response to Department of Labor investigations or employee-initiated lawsuits. We also give preventive advice to clients, auditing compensation policies, for example, to assure that employees are properly classified as exempt or non-exempt.