OMB Approves Renewal of Form CC-305: Federal Contractors Must Continue Collecting Voluntary Disability Self-Identification Information

On July 16, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the continued use of Form CC-305 (Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability), reaffirming that covered federal contractors remain subject to the disability self-identification requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. The approved form is available on the U.S. Department of Labor’s website. OFCCP…
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Breaking News: EEOC Reaffirms the Importance of Applicant Demographic Data Collection for Title VII Compliance

EEOC’s Uniform Guidelines Survive: Why Employers Should Continue Collecting Applicant Demographic Data In a development that may surprise many employers, the federal government has quietly reaffirmed one of the most important—and often misunderstood—compliance frameworks in employment law. On June 24, 2026, the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) approved, without change, the…
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EO 14173 Enforcement Trends to Watch in 2026

As 2026 approaches, the compliance landscape shaped by Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” is entering a more enforcement-focused phase. Based on the recent HR Unlimited Roundtable with former OFCCP and EEOC leaders, federal contractors must brace for a dramatic and high-stakes shift in anti-discrimination enforcement in 2026. The focus is…
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EO 14173: The Future of Civil Rights Enforcement for Federal Contractors

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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March 24 Marks a Turning Point in Enforcement: EEOC Hits Hard, OFCCP Reloads with New Director

On March 24, 2025, the landscape of workplace compliance took a sharp turn. In one day, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced three major enforcement actions, totaling over $1 million in settlements, while the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) appointed Catherine Eschbach as its new director. This alignment is more than…
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