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Will the OFCCP be relegated to the dustbin of history?

The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed FY2026 budget seeks to dismantle the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, transferring its enforcement duties to the […]

EEOC Opens 2024 EEO-1 Reporting Platform With Hard Filing Deadline

The EEOC opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection on May 20, 2025, with a strict filing deadline of June 24, 2025. Key […]

Is Your EEO Tagline Correct?

An Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) tagline is a short statement included in federal contractor’s job advertisements, indicating their organization will not discriminate against any […]

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: Diverging Federal, State Perspectives?

The Trump Administration has swiftly rolled back Biden-era protections related to artificial intelligence (AI) in federal hiring practices. On January 20, 2025, President Donald […]

With crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good-paying jobs will close

In 1980, Lauren Sugerman enrolled in a vocational program aimed at increasing the representation of women and Black Americans in the steel mills. Despite […]

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The Future of the OFCCP: Workplace Equity and Federal Oversight

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) within the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), is facing an existential threat. In its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the DOL—under the second Trump administration—has recommended the elimination of the OFCCP, signaling a profound [...]

Navigating Federal Compliance Amidst Regulatory Changes

Recent changes in federal regulations regarding affirmative action have left many employers wondering about their other federal obligations. Despite the executive order "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" issued on January 21, 2025, compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act [...]

Rescission of EO 11246: How It Impacts Federal Contractors

Executive Order (EO) 11246, issued by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, was a landmark in the Civil Rights Movement. This order prohibited government contractors from discriminating based on race and gender, with later amendments under the Obama administration including sexual identity [...]

Summary of the Executive Order 14173: Ending Illegal Discrimination

On January 21, 2025, a significant shift in federal policy was enacted through the executive order titled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity." This order, issued by the President, aims to reinforce the principles of merit-based hiring and eliminate race- and [...]

Embracing Diversity and Merit-Based Hiring

In today's dynamic job market, recruiting top talent requires more than traditional hiring practices. Integrating outreach to a broad talent pool into talent acquisition strategies provides a significant competitive advantage. This approach goes beyond merely expanding candidate pools to check demographic [...]

Understanding Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of legislation that transformed the American workplace by prohibiting employment discrimination. This blog aims to provide a thorough yet accessible overview of Title VII, its significance, and its impact [...]

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