F. Christopher Chrisbens

F. Christopher Chrisbens is Of Counsel in the Denver, Colorado, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Over his years as a litigation attorney, manager, trainer and workplace investigator, Mr. Chrisbens has developed a diverse array of employment law skills serving employers in a variety of legal and corporate settings.

Mr. Chrisbens began his career as a litigator and appellate practitioner in Los Angeles, California, and later returned to Boulder, Colorado where he was partner in a Boulder firm practicing in the areas of commercial, intellectual property and employment litigation.

Mr. Chrisbens joined Jackson Lewis after many subsequent years as the manager of affirmative action planning and OFCCP compliance in both the law firm and employer association settings. He now counsels, represents, and provides training to federal contractors in all facets of affirmative action planning and OFCCP compliance, including all phases of OFCCP compliance audits. Mr. Chrisbens has successfully and efficiently guided many federal contractors through OFCCP audits, including on-site investigations, compensation scrutiny and applicant tracking analyses. Mr. Chrisbens also provides customized on-site affirmative action and investigations training, and frequently accepts speaking engagements on both topics.

F. Christopher Chrisbens In the News

Michelle Phillips and Chris Chrisbens Discuss Employers Requesting Self-Identification of LGBT Applicants to Boost Diversity

May 26, 2017 • Bloomberg BNA

F. Christopher Chrisbens Publications

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A Guide to Labor and Employment Obligations for Federal Contractors

February 7, 2020

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Ban-the-Box Law Limits Criminal Background Inquiries by Federal Contractors Beginning in December 2021

January 6, 2020

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President Trump EO Revokes Workers’ Right of First Refusal with Successor Service Contract Employers

November 1, 2019

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F. Christopher Chrisbens Blog Posts

Affirmative Action & OFCCP Law Advisor

OFCCP Posts Guidance on Upcoming Veteran Focused Reviews

April 30, 2020
Affirmative Action & OFCCP Law Advisor

OFCCP Issues Ombuds Service Protocol Detailing the Role of the Ombudsman

April 21, 2020
Affirmative Action & OFCCP Law Advisor

OFCCP Formalizes a Neutral Mediation Program to Address Discrimination Allegations

April 20, 2020