Month: July 2025

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DOJ Releases Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination

By / 7.31.2025 / No Comments

On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released long-anticipated guidance clarifying what federal law requires and prohibits when it comes to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. While some may have expected a sweeping overhaul, the DOJ’s message was straightforward: employment decisions must be rooted in merit-based criteria, not identity-based preferences. …
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DOJ Issues Long-Awaited Guidance on Unlawful Discrimination for Federal Fund Recipients

By / 7.30.2025 / No Comments

The U.S. Department of Justice, under Attorney General Bondi, has just released its long-anticipated Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination, issued today, July 29, 2025.  This guidance is a game-changer for all entities receiving federal funds, including federal contractors, educational institutions, and state/local agencies. It outlines what is now considered unlawful discriminatory…
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EO 14173: The Future of Civil Rights Enforcement for Federal Contractors

By / 7.28.2025 / No Comments

As the sun sets on Executive Order 11246, a landmark directive that shaped affirmative action compliance for nearly 60 years, a new chapter in civil rights enforcement begins. Executive Order 14173, signed early in 2025, represents a fundamental shift—from mandate-driven affirmative action for women and minorities to a universal, merit-based approach to nondiscrimination for all…
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Staying Ahead of the Curve: Compliance Under EO 14173

By / 7.23.2025 / No Comments

A recent EEOC lawsuit shows why federal contractors must continue to be proactive in preventing workplace discrimination. A Wake-Up Call from the EEOC On Friday, July 18, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a $360,000 settlement with Frontier Hot-Dip Galvanizing, a Buffalo-based steel company. This case should concern every federal contractor. The…
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