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Proposed Rules Would Eliminate Most Affirmative Action Requirements for Federal Contractors

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In a sweeping shift, the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed to rescind nearly all affirmative action requirements that apply to federal contractors under EO 11246 and Section 503. The changes, outlined in recent...more

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OFCCP director urges federal contractors to voluntarily report on affirmative action program wind-downs

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On June 27, 2025, Director of the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Catherine Eschbach issued a letter to federal contractors asking them to volunteer information on their efforts...more

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OFCCP Resumes Section 503 and VEVRAA Enforcement

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On July 2, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued Order 08-2025, which allows the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to resume its enforcement activities related to Section 503 of the...more

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OFCCP Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Contractor Compliance Rules

On July 1, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) released three notices of proposed rulemaking that, if adopted, will change federal contractors’ affirmative action obligations....more

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Wave of Deregulation Hits DOL: What Employers Need to Know About the 60+ Rules on the Chopping Block

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The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum...more

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OFCCP to Resume Veterans/Disability Enforcement, Administratively Close Pending Compliance Reviews

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued Order 08-2025 and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a Bulletin explaining the Secretary’s Order.  Importantly for federal...more

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OFCCP Proposes New Rules to Clarify Federal Contactor Obligations Following the Revocation of EO 11246

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President Trump’s revocation of Executive Order 11246 on January 21, 2025, left federal contractors and subcontractors wondering what would be required going forward. On July 1, OFCCP published three Notices of Proposed...more

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New OFCCP Directive Revives Disability and Veteran Enforcement – 5 Steps Federal Contractors Should Consider Now

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The Department of Labor just gave the green light for federal contractor audits and investigations involving disability and veteran bias to resume immediately. While affirmative action obligations based on race, sex, and...more

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Secretary Of Labor Issues Order Detailing Next Steps for OFCCP Enforcement

On July 7, 2025, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer issued Order 08-2025 (the “Order”) impacting OFCCP’s enforcement of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (“Section 503”) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment...more

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DOL Issues Proposed Rule Revising Regulations Governing Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Plans

On July 1, 2025, the DOL published two separate proposed rules that would affect federal contractors’ obligations to have affirmative action plans for individuals with disabilities, as well as minorities and women....more

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OFCCP Officially Closes All Pending Compliance Reviews and Resumes Processing of Section 503 and VEVRAA Complaints

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Following President Trump’s revocation of Executive Order 11246 in January 2025, federal contractors with compliance reviews in progress received notice that the Executive Order 11246 component of the review was being closed,...more

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OFCCP closes all pending compliance reviews

They’ve all but shut the door, turned off the lights, and put up the “closed” sign. On July 2, Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer lifted the pause on investigations and enforcement of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation...more

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OFCCP To Close All Prior Section 503 and VEVRAA Compliance Reviews Following Secretary of Labor Order Reviving Enforcement...

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In conjunction with the recent proposed rule changes to the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) regulations, the Department of...more

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Labor Secretary Lifts Abeyance on OFCCP Disability and Veteran Matters

On July 2, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) notified the contractor community about U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary’s Order 08-2025, which lifted the abeyance previously instituted in...more

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Federal Contractors: Prepare for Resumed OFCCP Enforcement Under Section 503 and VEVRAA

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) continues to release policy updates despite its uncertain future. Today the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) lifted its temporary suspension on enforcement activities...more

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DOL Proposes to Rescind EO 11246 Regulations, Amend Section 503 and VEVRAA Rules

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On Tuesday, July 1, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposal to rescind the Executive Order (EO) 11246 regulations – a widely expected action after President Trump signed EO 14173 in January, which directed the DOL to...more

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OFCCP proposes regulatory changes to reflect Administration’s policies

Spoiler: Section 503 takes center stage. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs dropped three proposed rules on July 1, offering revisions to its existing regulatory scheme. Key highlights: • Executive Order...more

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OFCCP Unveils Regulation Changes Winding Down Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Mandates

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued three proposed rules to implement President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14173, which revoked Executive Order 11246 and...more

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OFCCP Director Invites Federal Contractors to Voluntarily Submit Information

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On June 27, 2025, federal government contractors received an email from OFCCP Director Catherine Eschbach offering them the “opportunity” to “provide information about their efforts to wind down compliance with the [Executive...more

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OFCCP Issues Invitation to Voluntarily Report Efforts to Comply with Executive Order 14173

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Last week, OFCCP Director Eschbach issued a letter to federal contractors inviting them to voluntarily submit information regarding their efforts to comply with Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and...more

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OFCCP Invites Voluntary Disclosures from Federal Contractors Regarding Executive Order 14173

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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

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DOL Relaunches Opinion Letter Program Amid Shifting Enforcement Priorities

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On June 2, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) launched its Opinion Letter program. Opinion Letters are official written responses from the DOL that explain how it would apply statutes and regulations under particular facts...more

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OFCCP Extends Enforcement Moratorium for VAHBP Providers Until 2027

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In a move the Agency reported is designed to maintain healthcare access for active and retired service members and their families, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has announced a two-year extension...more

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What is the Status of Affirmative Action Plans and Certification in 2025?

Manufacturers that are covered federal contractors may be wondering when they are required to certify compliance with the affirmative action plan regulations. At this point, the answer is not clear and recent proposals from...more

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Executive Agencies Confirm Demise of OFCCP and Identify Private Sector Enforcement Targets

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Labor released their 2026 Congressional Budget Justifications (CBJ) on May 30, 2025, providing valuable information related to the EEOC’s enforcement...more

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