As federal policies shift from affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives — particularly through Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which...more
8/20/2025
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California ,
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State Contractors ,
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On July 30, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a district court order requiring the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to release EEO-1 reports previously withheld in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)...more
8/4/2025
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Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
EEO-1 ,
Federal Contractors ,
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Reporting Requirements ,
Statutory Interpretation
In a letter dated June 27, 2025, sent to federal contractors and posted on its website, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced it is providing federal contractors the option to voluntarily submit...more
6/30/2025
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Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Biden Administration ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
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Employment Discrimination ,
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