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DOJ Suit Against MPS Highlights Employers’ Obligation to Maintain Merit-Based, Identity-Neutral Employment Practices

By / 12.22.2025 / No Comments

On Dec. 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), alleging unlawful race- and sex-based employment practices embedded in the district’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA). According to the complaint, MPS prioritized teachers who belonged to “underrepresented populations,” set explicit numerical staffing goals for “BIPOC” employees, and…
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Why Companies Outsource: The Free-Market Realities Shaping the Skilled Labor Crisis

By / 12.17.2025 / No Comments

PART II — Why Companies Outsource: The Free-Market Realities Shaping the Skilled Labor Crisis The federal push to bring jobs back to the United States cannot be understood in isolation. Employers do not outsource simply to cut corners, they outsource because global economic pressures, labor shortages, and structural educational barriers make it difficult to fill…
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Understanding the Skilled Labor Crisis: Government Reforms and Global Market Dynamics Every Employer Must Navigate

By / 12.11.2025 / No Comments

This two-part article offers a clear and timely look at the forces reshaping today’s labor market. Part I examines the shifting regulatory expectations that are redefining employers’ compliance obligations, while Part II explores the free-market pressures that continue to drive companies toward global and outsourced talent. Together, these insights provide a comprehensive view of how…
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EO 14173 Enforcement Trends to Watch in 2026

By / 12.3.2025 / No Comments

As 2026 approaches, the compliance landscape shaped by Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” is entering a more enforcement-focused phase. Based on the recent HR Unlimited Roundtable with former OFCCP and EEOC leaders, federal contractors must brace for a dramatic and high-stakes shift in anti-discrimination enforcement in 2026. The focus is…
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Part II: Practical Compliance Roadmap and Strategic Outlook

By / 11.25.2025 / No Comments

To remain compliant and competitive under EO 14173, federal contractors should take immediate steps to realign their policies, data practices, and contracting procedures with the new merit-based framework. The first step is to map your organization’s federal exposure. Identify all contracts, subcontracts, and grants, both prime and sub, with federal agencies, including any flow-down obligations….
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