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OFCCP Is Fully Funded for 2026: Part 2 – What Federal Contractors Should Do Now: Best Practices, Liabilities, and How to Avoid Risk in 2026

By / 3.16.2026 / No Comments

Even if OFCCP remains quieter than in past years, federal contractors should not interpret that as a compliance “pause.” In 2026, the smartest strategy is quiet preparation. Contractors should assume: compliance obligations still exist enforcement can resume quickly data and transparency will drive scrutiny complaints and whistleblowers will trigger investigations The Liability Federal Contractors Can…
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EEOC Issues Reminder: Title VII Applies to DEI Initiatives: Employers Urged to Ensure Compliance

By / 3.3.2026 / No Comments

Federal Contractors & Employers Must Align DEI Policies With Anti-Discrimination Law Washington, D.C. — February 2026 — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a reminder highlighting employers’ obligations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as they relate to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a message that federal contractors and private employers should take…
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Is DEI Illegal Now: Part II – Is the EEOC’s Anti-DEI Messaging at Odds with Its Title VII Enforcement?

By / 2.23.2026 / No Comments

Recent statements from EEOC leadership have characterized certain corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices as potentially “unlawful” under Title VII, prompting employers to question whether previously supported practices have become illegal overnight. However, while political rhetoric has shifted, the EEOC continues to litigate and conciliate traditional race and sex discrimination cases under Title VII, often resulting…
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A New Enforcement Focus: When “Preference” Becomes Discrimination Against U.S. Workers

By / 1.13.2026 / No Comments

When employers think about discrimination risk, they usually focus on familiar protected categories such as race, sex, ethnicity, age, disability, or religion. But a recent settlement announced by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) underscores a growing and less understood enforcement area: discrimination against U.S. workers based on citizenship and…
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DOJ Suit Against MPS Highlights Employers’ Obligation to Maintain Merit-Based, Identity-Neutral Employment Practices

By / 12.22.2025 / No Comments

On Dec. 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), alleging unlawful race- and sex-based employment practices embedded in the district’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA). According to the complaint, MPS prioritized teachers who belonged to “underrepresented populations,” set explicit numerical staffing goals for “BIPOC” employees, and…
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