DirectEmployers Blog
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Catherine Eschbach as Director of OFCCP
The U.S. Department of Labor announced this afternoon that Appellate Attorney Catherine Eschbach has been appointed as the new Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). This announcement comes near the 90-day mark of the rescission of...
2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Application Period Open Through April 30
With the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Jobs for Veterans Act (JVA) still firmly in place despite recent regulatory changes that have narrowed the compliance focus, federal contractors’ dedication to veteran hiring is more important...
DE Talk Unplugged | Advancing EEO Through Accessibility & Belonging: A Look at Disability Employment
Establishing disability hiring efforts and creating workplaces that are accessible and create a sense of belonging are as important as ever. So, when Ashlea Lantz from The Harkin Institute, Molly Gill of John Deere Financial, and our very own Michelle Krefft (formerly...
DE Talk Unplugged | Merit is Not the Opposite of Diversity: Removing Barriers to Employment
As a result of recent Executive Orders, many employers are wondering what they can and can’t do when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. One thing is certain: merit is not the opposite of diversity. After all, to find the most qualified candidate for...
Maryland Judge Halts Enforcement of Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders
A Baltimore judge issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on Friday, February 21, that halted the enforcement of President Trump’s anti-DEI executive orders (EOs). Earlier this month, the city of Baltimore and higher education groups sued the Trump administration...
States Take Action Against DEI: Missouri v. Starbucks
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the State of Missouri sued Starbucks for violations of federal and state laws prohibiting race discrimination. In a statement regarding the lawsuit, Attorney General Andrew Bailey said, “[r]acism has no place in Missouri. [The State]...
DE Talk Unplugged | Striking the Right Chord in Recruitment: How Employers Can Build Talent Pipelines and Engage Top Talent
If you’ve never thought about the similarities between streaming music platforms and recruitment marketing CRMs, listening to this podcast is a must! Dive into a sneak peek of our latest episode of the DE Talk podcast with some of the experts from Recruit Rooster, for...
New Pay Transparency Laws in Effect in Minnesota, Illinois & Massachusetts: What Employers Need to Know
Pay transparency continues to be a hot topic as more states enact laws requiring employers to disclose salary ranges and benefits in job descriptions. These laws aim to promote fair pay practices and reduce wage disparities, ensuring job seekers have clear...
OFCCP Announces Michael Schloss as the Agency’s New Acting Director
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced yesterday that Michael Schloss will be the new Acting Director and Deputy Director of Policy. This announcement comes shortly after President Trump’s rescission of Executive Order 11246, shifting the...
Executive Order 11246 Has Been Rescinded: How Does This Affect My DirectEmployers Membership?
On January 21, 2025, President Trump rescinded Executive Order (EO) 11246, signing into law a new Order, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” which terminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination in federal...
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