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On July 2, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) notified federal contractors of Labor Secretary Order 08-2025, which directs the OFCCP to close all scheduled affirmative action compliance reviews and to resume processing individual discrimination complaints from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. On January 24, 2025, as we previously reported, the…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced tentative plans to begin accepting 2024 EEO-1 Reports from covered employers from May 20, 2025, through June 24, 2025. EEO-1 reporting requirements apply to private employers with at least 100 employees and have historically covered federal contractors with at least 50 employees and a federal contract worth…

On March 14, 2025, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals removed the temporary hold which we previously reported that a federal district court had placed on the anti-DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) provisions in two of President Trump’s executive orders. One of the executive orders (issued on January 21) is Executive Order 14173, Ending…

On February 21, 2025, a federal district court in Maryland issued a nationwide order that temporarily prevents the administration from enforcing the anti-DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) provisions in two of President Trump’s executive orders. One of the executive orders (issued on January 21) is Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,…

Question: We understand the new administration is aiming to discourage diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. As a private sector employer, what actions (if any) should we be taking? Answer: We recommend reviewing your current practices and policies and then seeking legal counsel to determine what adjustments to make. Important factors will include not only…