Insight Archive
Discover our Collection of Archived Blogs and Articles
This area lists useful blogs, articles, and news stories from our archives prior to 2025. It is intended for education and research purposes only and not for use and implementation in your specific case, as many of the regulations may have been updated since the beginning of 2025.
The OFCCP Contractor Portal: What You Need to Know
The deadline for federal contractors and subcontractors to certify they have a current Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is June 30, 2022. Earlier this year, the OFCCP launched the new Contractor Portal for contractors to certify if they are meeting their obligations to develop and maintain annual AAPs. The certification process does not require contractors to submit their actual AAPs to the OFCCP at this point in time. What is the Contractor Portal? Aimed [...]
With a Federal Contract Secured, Here’s How to Handle OFCCP Compliance
Meeting Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regulations is critical to the prevention of costly violations. Though compliance can be confusing, federal contractors should be conscious of the obligations they need to meet. The OFCCP’s Role in Federal Contracts The OFCCP’s main function is to ensure organizations that do business with the federal government take steps to prevent discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. They also [...]
What is Executive Order 11246?
Note: Executive Order 11246 was rescinded on January 21, 2025. Federal Contractors may still comply with Executive Order 11246 for 90 days. Please seek further guidance on current obligations. In the United States, doing business with the federal government comes with several regulations that federal contractors and subcontractors must adhere to after being awarded a contract – one of those is Executive Order 11246, which helps ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO). Here, you’ll learn about the law and what you need [...]