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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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EEOC & DOJ’s Warning on DEI Marks a Turning Point for Federal Contractors Under EO 14173

By / 6.19.2025 / No Comments

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a joint warning that could reshape how employers, including federal contractors, approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The message was unmistakable: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, or any other protected characteristic,…
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The Aftermath of EO 14173: Uncertainty and the Path Forward

By / 3.25.2025 / No Comments

When Executive Order 14173 was issued, it sent shockwaves through the federal contracting community. By revoking EO 11246, which had governed federal contracting for over six decades, this new order introduced uncertainty and left many contractors scrambling to understand the new compliance landscape. With no clear guidance on how to ensure non-discriminatory employment practices, many…
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