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New DOJ Memo Warns Employers: Rethink DEI Programs Now - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®

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This week, we’re focusing on the employer implications of new guidance from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The new...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

OFCCP Updates Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark

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Though delayed, OFCCP has released the updated the annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark. The benchmark is set at 5.1% effective July 30, 2025. The current 5.1% benchmark, is slightly lower than the previous mark of 5.2% set in...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Annual hiring benchmark for vets drops

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs quietly released the new annual hiring benchmark for protected veterans. The new benchmark is 5.1 percent and applies to affirmative action plans developed on or after July...more

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OFCCP Seeks Voluntary Disclosures from Federal Contractors on EO 14173 Compliance

On June 27, 2025, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) Director Catherine Eschbach issued a letter announcing that OFCCP is “providing all federal contractors withthe opportunity to volunteer informationin...more

Saul Ewing LLP

EEO-1 Data Collection Back and Due June 24, 2025

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What is the EEO-1? The EEO-1 Component 1 report is a mandatory summary of an employer’s workforce demographic data, including race/ethnicity, gender, and job category information, that must be submitted to the Equal...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Time’s Ticking: How to Tackle the 2024 EEO-1 Filing Before the Deadline!

The 2024 EEO-1 data collection period is officially open, and the clock is ticking! If you’re an employer who’s required to file, mark your calendars — the filing deadline is June 24, 2025. But here’s the catch: the reporting...more

Stoel Rives - World of Employment

2024 EEO-1 Data Collection Opens

As of May 20, 2025—EEO-1 data collection is open. The deadline to file the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 report is June 24, 2025. The EEOC stated there will be no extensions, so covered employers should act promptly to file their...more

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Former OFCCP Officials Clarify Employer Non-Discrimination Obligations

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In the ongoing public discussion about the implications of President Trump’s Executive Order 14173 a new “open letter” was issued this week from ten former OFCCP officials. The former officials offer their views about the...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Legal Update: Recent Executive Orders: What Employers Need to Know to Assess the Shifting Sands

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In January 2025, President Trump issued a flurry of executive orders. Several may significantly impact employers; the key aspects of these orders are described below, although this is not an exhaustive summary of every...more

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