Commission Policy | CPS 10-2021, Change 1 | Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Standards and Complaint Procedures

The purpose of this policy is to provide Local Area Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and other subrecipients minimum standards and procedures designed to ensure that all WIOA programs will be conducted in accordance with applicable equal opportunity and nondiscrimination requirements.

This change incorporates the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Fact Sheet: Protecting Individuals from Discrimination Based on Actual or Perceived Religion, Shared Ancestry, or Ethnic Characteristics issued in Training & Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL 05-23) on November 3, 2023 and provides current contact information for the Division of Workforce Solutions Equal Opportunity Officer. The Fact Sheet explains the legal authorities for the prohibitions, provides some examples that may be perceived to be prohibited discrimination, and suggests ways to prevent, identify and address discrimination.

This Commission Policy Statement rescinds CPS 10-2021 and the procedures herein supersede all previous policy, procedures, and guidelines regarding Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Standards and Complaint Procedures.