Part 1 – Federal Contractors: Prepare for the Next Wave of Audits

EO 14398 and FAR 52.222-90 Signal a Major Shift in Federal Enforcement The federal contractor compliance landscape is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. For years, contractors largely associated compliance oversight with affirmative action plans, OFCCP desk audits, and technical reporting obligations. Today, however, the federal government appears to be expanding its…
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EO 14173: The Future of Civil Rights Enforcement for Federal Contractors

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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3 Things the OFCCP is Focusing on for Robust Enforcement in 2025

    As 2025 approaches, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is preparing for a significant ramp-up in its enforcement of federal contractor employment regulations. Despite challenges such as being understaffed, the agency is determined to carry out an ambitious agenda aimed at ensuring equal employment opportunities and strengthening affirmative action compliance. Here’s…
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51st Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: A Milestone for Disability Rights in the Workplace

  Hello again, my fellow HR Professionals, This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a landmark law that transformed how we approach disability rights and accessibility in the workplace. As we commemorate over five decades of progress, it’s important to reflect on the Act’s impact, how it continues to shape…
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