OMB Approves Renewal of Form CC-305: Federal Contractors Must Continue Collecting Voluntary Disability Self-Identification Information

On July 16, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the continued use of Form CC-305 (Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability), reaffirming that covered federal contractors remain subject to the disability self-identification requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. The approved form is available on the U.S. Department of Labor’s website. OFCCP…
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Part 2: Workforce Diagnostic Analytics, The Missing Risk Management Tool

The most important lesson from recent DOJ investigations is not that discrimination exists. The most important lesson is that the government is increasingly using data, statistical evidence, and outcome analyses to identify potential violations. Federal contractors should be doing the same. What Are Workforce Diagnostic Analytics? Workforce diagnostic analytics are statistical and compliance analyses designed…
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Breaking News: EEOC Reaffirms the Importance of Applicant Demographic Data Collection for Title VII Compliance

EEOC’s Uniform Guidelines Survive: Why Employers Should Continue Collecting Applicant Demographic Data In a development that may surprise many employers, the federal government has quietly reaffirmed one of the most important—and often misunderstood—compliance frameworks in employment law. On June 24, 2026, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) approved, without change, the…
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The EEOC’s Title VII Enforcement Transformation: Why Employers Must Reevaluate Their Employment Practices Now

Part II of II: From Compliance to Prevention—Best Practices to Reduce Title VII and False Claims Act Risk As the EEOC continues to increase enforcement activity involving race- and sex-based employment practices, employers should view compliance as a proactive risk-management strategy rather than a reactive exercise. The most successful organizations will be those that identify…
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