Title 29

PART 38

Part 38 - Implementation Of The Nondiscrimination And Equal Opportunity Provisions Of The Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act

PART 38 - IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVISIONS OF THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT Authority:29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.; 29 U.S.C. 794; 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.; and 20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Source:81 FR 87211, Dec. 2, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

29:1.1.1.1.36.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Provisions
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.1SECTION 38.1
   38.1 Purpose.
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   38.2 Applicability.
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   38.3 Effect on other obligations.
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   38.4 Definitions.
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   38.5 General prohibitions on discrimination.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.6SECTION 38.6
   38.6 Specific discriminatory actions prohibited on bases other than disability.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.7SECTION 38.7
   38.7 Discrimination prohibited based on sex.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.8SECTION 38.8
   38.8 Discrimination prohibited based on pregnancy.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.9SECTION 38.9
   38.9 Discrimination prohibited based on national origin, including limited English proficiency.
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   38.10 Harassment prohibited.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.11SECTION 38.11
   38.11 Discrimination prohibited based on citizenship status.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.12SECTION 38.12
   38.12 Discrimination prohibited based on disability.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.13SECTION 38.13
   38.13 Accessibility requirements.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.14SECTION 38.14
   38.14 Reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications for individuals with disabilities.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.15SECTION 38.15
   38.15 Communications with individuals with disabilities.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.16SECTION 38.16
   38.16 Service animals.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.17SECTION 38.17
   38.17 Mobility aids and devices.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.18SECTION 38.18
   38.18 Employment practices covered.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.19SECTION 38.19
   38.19 Intimidation and retaliation prohibited.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.20SECTION 38.20
   38.20 Administration of this part.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.21SECTION 38.21
   38.21 Interpretation of this part.
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   38.22 Delegation of administration and interpretation of this part.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.23SECTION 38.23
   38.23 Coordination with other agencies.
29:1.1.1.1.36.1.83.24SECTION 38.24
   38.24 Effect on other laws and policies.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Recordkeeping and Other Affirmative Obligations of Recipients
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.83SUBJGRP 83
   Assurances
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.83.1SECTION 38.25
   38.25 A grant applicant's obligation to provide a written assurance.
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   38.26 Duration and scope of the assurance.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.83.3SECTION 38.27
   38.27 Covenants.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.84SUBJGRP 84
   Equal Opportunity Officers
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.84.4SECTION 38.28
   38.28 Designation of Equal Opportunity Officers.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.84.5SECTION 38.29
   38.29 Recipients' obligations regarding Equal Opportunity Officers.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.84.6SECTION 38.30
   38.30 Requisite skill and authority of Equal Opportunity Officer.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.84.7SECTION 38.31
   38.31 Equal Opportunity Officer responsibilities.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.84.8SECTION 38.32
   38.32 Small recipient Equal Opportunity Officer obligations.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.84.9SECTION 38.33
   38.33 Service provider Equal Opportunity Officer obligations.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.85SUBJGRP 85
   Notice and Communication
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.85.10SECTION 38.34
   38.34 Recipients' obligations to disseminate equal opportunity notice.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.85.11SECTION 38.35
   38.35 Equal opportunity notice/poster.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.85.12SECTION 38.36
   38.36 Recipients' obligations to publish equal opportunity notice.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.85.13SECTION 38.37
   38.37 Notice requirement for service providers.
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   38.38 Publications, broadcasts, and other communications.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.85.15SECTION 38.39
   38.39 Communication of notice in orientations.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.85.16SECTION 38.40
   38.40 Affirmative outreach.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.86SUBJGRP 86
   Data and Information Collection Maintenance
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.86.17SECTION 38.41
   38.41 Collection and maintenance of equal opportunity data and other information.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.86.18SECTION 38.42
   38.42 Information to be provided to the Civil Rights Center (CRC) by grant applicants and recipients.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.86.19SECTION 38.43
   38.43 Required maintenance of records by recipients.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.86.20SECTION 38.44
   38.44 CRC access to information and information sources.
29:1.1.1.1.36.2.86.21SECTION 38.45
   38.45 Confidentiality responsibilities of grant applicants, recipients, and the Department.
29:1.1.1.1.36.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Governor's Responsibilities to Implement the Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Requirements of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
29:1.1.1.1.36.3.87.1SECTION 38.50
   38.50 Subpart application to State Programs.
29:1.1.1.1.36.3.87.2SECTION 38.51
   38.51 Governor's oversight and monitoring responsibilities for State Programs.
29:1.1.1.1.36.3.87.3SECTION 38.52
   38.52 Governor's liability for actions of recipients the Governor has financially assisted under Title I of WIOA.
29:1.1.1.1.36.3.87.4SECTION 38.53
   38.53 Governor's oversight responsibilities regarding recipients' recordkeeping.
29:1.1.1.1.36.3.87.5SECTION 38.54
   38.54 Governor's obligations to develop and implement a Nondiscrimination Plan.
29:1.1.1.1.36.3.87.6SECTION 38.55
   38.55 Schedule of the Governor's obligations regarding the Nondiscrimination Plan.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Compliance Procedures
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87SUBJGRP 87
   Compliance Reviews
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.1SECTION 38.60
   38.60 Evaluation of compliance.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.2SECTION 38.61
   38.61 Authority to issue subpoenas.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.3SECTION 38.62
   38.62 Authority and procedures for pre-approval compliance reviews.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.4SECTION 38.63
   38.63 Authority and procedures for conducting post-approval compliance reviews.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.5SECTION 38.64
   38.64 Procedures for concluding post-approval compliance reviews.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.6SECTION 38.65
   38.65 Authority to monitor the activities of a Governor.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.7SECTION 38.66
   38.66 Notice to Show Cause issued to a recipient.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.8SECTION 38.67
   38.67 Methods by which a recipient may show cause why enforcement proceedings should not be instituted.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.87.9SECTION 38.68
   38.68 Failing to show cause.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88SUBJGRP 88
   Complaint Processing Procedures
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.10SECTION 38.69
   38.69 Complaint filing.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.11SECTION 38.70
   38.70 Required contents of complaint.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.12SECTION 38.71
   38.71 Right to representation.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.13SECTION 38.72
   38.72 Required elements of a recipient's complaint processing procedures.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.14SECTION 38.73
   38.73 Responsibility for developing and publishing complaint processing procedures for service providers.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.15SECTION 38.74
   38.74 Recipient's obligations when it determines that it has no jurisdiction over a complaint.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.16SECTION 38.75
   38.75 If the complainant is dissatisfied after receiving a Notice of Final Action.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.17SECTION 38.76
   38.76 If a recipient fails to issue a Notice of Final Action within 90 days after the complaint was filed.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.18SECTION 38.77
   38.77 Extension of deadline to file complaint.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.19SECTION 38.78
   38.78 Determinations regarding acceptance of complaints.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.20SECTION 38.79
   38.79 When a complaint contains insufficient information.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.21SECTION 38.80
   38.80 Lack of jurisdiction.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.22SECTION 38.81
   38.81 Complaint referral.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.23SECTION 38.82
   38.82 Notice that complaint will not be accepted.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.24SECTION 38.83
   38.83 Notice of complaint acceptance.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.25SECTION 38.84
   38.84 Contacting CRC about a complaint.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.88.26SECTION 38.85
   38.85 Alternative dispute resolution.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89SUBJGRP 89
   Complaint Determinations
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.27SECTION 38.86
   38.86 Notice at conclusion of complaint investigation.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.28SECTION 38.87
   38.87 Director's Initial Determination that reasonable cause exists to believe that a violation has taken place.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.29SECTION 38.88
   38.88 Director's Final Determination that no reasonable cause exists to believe that a violation has taken place.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.30SECTION 38.89
   38.89 When the recipient fails or refuses to take the corrective action listed in the Initial Determination.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.31SECTION 38.90
   38.90 Corrective or remedial action that may be imposed when the Director finds a violation.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.32SECTION 38.91
   38.91 Post-violation procedures.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.33SECTION 38.92
   38.92 Written assurance.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.34SECTION 38.93
   38.93 Required elements of a conciliation agreement.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.35SECTION 38.94
   38.94 When voluntary compliance cannot be secured.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.36SECTION 38.95
   38.95 Enforcement when voluntary compliance cannot be secured.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.37SECTION 38.96
   38.96 Contents of a Final Determination of a violation.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.89.38SECTION 38.97
   38.97 Notification of finding of noncompliance.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.90SUBJGRP 90
   Breaches of Conciliation Agreements
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.90.39SECTION 38.98
   38.98 Notification of Breach of Conciliation Agreement.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.90.40SECTION 38.99
   38.99 Contents of Notification of Breach of Conciliation Agreement.
29:1.1.1.1.36.4.90.41SECTION 38.100
   38.100 Notification of an enforcement action based on breach of conciliation agreement.
29:1.1.1.1.36.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Federal Procedures for Effecting Compliance
29:1.1.1.1.36.5.91.1SECTION 38.110
   38.110 Enforcement procedures.
29:1.1.1.1.36.5.91.2SECTION 38.111
   38.111 Hearing procedures.
29:1.1.1.1.36.5.91.3SECTION 38.112
   38.112 Initial and final decision procedures.
29:1.1.1.1.36.5.91.4SECTION 38.113
   38.113 Suspension, termination, withholding, denial, or discontinuation of financial assistance.
29:1.1.1.1.36.5.91.5SECTION 38.114
   38.114 Distribution of WIOA Title I financial assistance to an alternate recipient.
29:1.1.1.1.36.5.91.6SECTION 38.115
   38.115 Post-termination proceedings.