Directive 306, "Complying with Nondiscrimination Provisions: Criminal Record Restrictions and Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin" was signed and made effective on January 29, 2013. The Directive provides information about the circumstances of excluding applicants or employees based on their criminal records; the Training and Employment Guidance Letter (TEGL) 31-11 issued on May 25, 2012 to the American Job Center network; and the Enforcement Guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on April 25, 2012. Listen now to hear Beth Ronnenburg, President of Berkshire Associates, discuss what Directive 306 means to federal contractors and subcontractors and federally-assisted construction contractors and subcontractors (contractors), and how to plan accordingly. You can also read Ronnenburg's article here. Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Government Compliance is where you'll hear hot topics about Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Planning, and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.