July 2, 2025, marks the 61st anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a historic piece of legislation that reshaped the American workplace, legal system, and society at large. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson, the Civil Rights Act was a monumental achievement of the civil rights movement and a crucial step…
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The newly appointed Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has sent an email, June 27, 2025, inviting federal contractors to voluntarily report how they have wound down their compliance with Executive Order (EO) 11246. The letter asserts that EO 11246 encouraged discriminatory practices such as race- or sex-based quotas and implies…
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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 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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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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