Acting Secretary of Labor Brings All OFCCP Activities Under Executive Order 11246 to a Halt

On January 24, 2025, Acting Secretary of Labor Vincent Micone, III issued an order to all Department of Labor employees, including those in the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Office of Administrative Law Judges, and the Administrative Review Board. The order mandates an immediate cessation of all investigative and enforcement activities under the rescinded Executive Order 11246 and its implementing regulations. This directive affects all pending cases, conciliation agreements, investigations, complaints, and any other related activities, which are to be halted immediately.

Contractors with open reviews or investigations impacted by this order are to be notified by January 31, 2025, that the Executive Order 11246 component of their review or investigation has been closed. Additionally, the Section 503 and VEVRAA components of the review will be held in abeyance pending further guidance. Contractors with conciliation agreement progress reports or other submissions due to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) on or before January 31, 2025, are advised to consult their legal counsel for further instructions on how to proceed.

This significant change follows the revocation of the 60-year-old Executive Order requiring equal employment opportunity in government contracting.

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Acting Secretary of Labor Brings All OFCCP Activities Under Executive Order 11246 to a Halt