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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If you’re a federal contractor or subcontractor, you probably already know that compliance is essential to protecting your contracts and avoiding costly penalties. One of the most important annual compliance requirements is filing the VETS-4212 report, also known as the Veterans’ Employment Report. This reporting obligation, overseen by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment…
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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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A recent EEOC lawsuit shows why federal contractors must continue to be proactive in preventing workplace discrimination. A Wake-Up Call from the EEOC On Friday, July 18, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a $360,000 settlement with Frontier Hot-Dip Galvanizing, a Buffalo-based steel company. This case should concern every federal contractor. The…
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When Sapphire Tech, a mid-sized federal contractor in the heart of Colorado, set out to redesign its approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), it wasn’t in response to a crisis or a public relations need. It was driven by a simple but bold vision: to create a workplace where every American could thrive regardless…
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