DOJ’s Case Against Epik Solutions Signals a Wake-Up Call for Federal Contractors in the EO 14173 Era

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a clear message with its announcement of a settlement with Epik Solutions, a California-based technology recruiting firm. The company was found to have violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by unlawfully preferring foreign H-1B workers over qualified U.S. applicants, a discriminatory practice that cost the firm nearly…
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Immigrant Heritage Month: Honoring Diversity While Ensuring Fair Opportunity for All

Each June, Immigrant Heritage Month invites us to reflect on and celebrate the profound impact immigrants have had on shaping our nation’s identity, workforce, and economy. At HR Unlimited Inc., we recognize the month as not just a celebration but also a call to action for employers to foster inclusive, compliant, and equitable workplaces. America’s…
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A Guide to Filing the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 Report: Key Updates and Deadline

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has officially opened the 2024 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection portal. Employers must submit their reports by Tuesday, June 24, 2025. This year’s reporting cycle introduces several important changes that employers should be aware of to ensure compliance. What is the EEO-1 Component 1 Report? The EEO-1 Component 1…
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Google’s $50M Bias Settlement Puts Federal Contractors on Notice

On May 9, 2025, Google agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by over 4,000 Black employees who alleged the company engaged in systemic racial discrimination. The lawsuit was originally filed on March 2022 by former Google recruiter April Curley with the Civil Rights Department of the State of California. Curley…
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Urgent: Former OFCCP & EEOC Experts Tackle Federal Contractor HR Questions in Recent Roundtable

If you didn’t make it to HR Unlimited Inc.’s recent virtual roundtable, “EO 14173 Virtual Roundtable: Stay Ahead of Compliance Risks,” here’s what you missed, and why you’ll want to reserve your spot at the next one. The Evolving Compliance Landscape Our April 30th session brought together top OFCCP and EEOC compliance experts to discuss…
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