Arizona Industry Liaison Group (AZilg)

The Arizona Industry Liaison Group (AZilg), established in 1975 as the Arizona Affirmative Action Association (QuadA), is a non-profit professional association dedicated to helping employers comply with employment-related statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations. Our focus includes equal employment opportunity (EEO) under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, federal contractor compliance under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 793), and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA, 38 U.S.C. 4212).

AZilg offers members a comprehensive suite of benefits, including:

Educational Programming

In-person and virtual sessions led by industry experts and government representatives.

Annual Conference

A premier event bringing together compliance professionals for training, insights, and networking.

Exclusive Resources

Access to newsletters, compliance updates, and member-only content.

Professional Networking

Connect with peers, thought leaders, and regulatory agencies to share best practices and foster collaboration.

And more!

History of Industry Liaison Groups

To better understand the role of AZilg, it helps to look at the history of Industry Liaison Groups (ILG) nationwide. According to the National Industry Liaison Group (NILG), ILG “is a concept, spawned by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) programs in the early 1980s to encourage open communication between industry and the OFCCP. The objectives have expanded since the ILG’s beginnings to include partnerships with other government agencies, like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Local ILGs can be found in every Department of Labor (DOL) region.