Eight months after the issuance of Executive Order 14173, the federal contracting community has entered a new compliance era, one defined not by the creation of Affirmative Action Plans, but by the ability to prove nondiscrimination through certification. The transition from Executive Order 11246 to EO 14173 may have simplified paperwork, but it also raised…
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When Executive Order 14173 was issued in January 2025, revoking Executive Order 11246, many federal contractors took a sigh of relief. To some, it appeared that decades of affirmative action planning and federal oversight had come to an end. Yet eight months later, the reality has become unmistakable: EO 14173 did not eliminate compliance requirements….
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On August 6, 2025, HR Unlimited Inc. once again brought former leaders from key government agencies to add clarity to what is going on in today’s landscape around EO 14173. Here are some practical steps your organization can implement to protect itself: Compliance Priorities Take EO 14173 seriously. Anti-Discrimination laws are still in effect. Including…
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The recent case of TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc., one of North America’s largest crane service providers, highlights the critical importance of fostering a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The company agreed to pay $525,000 and implement extensive corrective measures to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
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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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