On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued several executive orders (EOs) eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government. One of those orders, “Ending Illegal Discrimination...more
2/17/2025
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There are proposed amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) that will change employment practices for federal contractors in two ways. First, these amendments will prohibit federal contractors from seeking and...more
5/20/2024
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In response to growing demands to overhaul the fashion industry’s labor practices, the New York State Legislature recently considered the New York Fashion Workers Act—an amendment to the state’s labor law—that would...more
The US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently broadcasted a notice to federal contractors of its potential release of their EEO-1 reports. Contractors have until September 19,...more
On December 6, 2021, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all New York City employers, regardless of size, will be required to impose COVID-19 vaccination mandates on all employees (subject to legally protected...more