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Secretary’s Order 08-2025 lifting Section 503/VEVRAA abeyance
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which ….Read More
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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 […]
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OFCCP Obligations for Federal Contractors in 2025
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14173 titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” dramatically reshaping the compliance landscape for federal contractors. This Executive Order officially revoked E.O. 11246, a foundational civil rights directive that had, since 1965, required [...]
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 [...]
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