Some of the key Crosscutting Federal Requirements in HOME-funded programs involve employment and contracting practices. Employment and contracting requirements are meant to ensure that employees working on HOME-funded projects receive fair and equal treatment in all aspects of their employment, have safe and healthy work conditions, and are properly compensated for their work.

What will you learn from this topic?

After completing this topic, you will be able to:

• Identify the key federal employment and contracting requirements with which HOME-funded programs must be in compliance.
• Describe the basic requirements of these regulations.
• Locate regulations online.
• Identify which requirements are relevant to specific HOME activities and how to apply the regulations to your overall HOME program.

For purposes of this training, employment and contracting requirements are organized into the following subject areas:

• Equal Employment Opportunity - Regulations
• Equal Employment Opportunity - Minority-owned Businesses
• Equal Employment Opportunity - Examples of Discrimination
• Labor Requirements - Regulations
• Labor Requirements - PJ Responsibilities and Implementation
• Contracting and Procurement Practices