EEOC Proposes to Rescind EEO-1 Reporting Requirements: What Happened, Where the Process Stands & How this Affects Federal Contractors
Key Takeaways On May 14, 2026, the EEOC submitted a formal proposal to the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to rescind EEO-1 reporting requirements, along with EEO-2 through EEO-5. It’s important to note that this is a proposal,...
New Federal DEI Executive Order: From Policy to Enforceable Contract Clauses
Key Takeaways The Executive Order issued on March 26, 2026, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” fundamentally shifts compliance from the broad policy goals of EO 14173 (Jan 2025) into enforceable contractual obligations. Starting April...
Missouri v. Starbucks: A Legal Overview on the State’s DEI Challenge
In February 2026, a federal court brought a decisive end to one of the most high-profile legal challenges against corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The lawsuit, Missouri v. Starbucks, served as a critical test case for how far state...
OFCCP Funding Restored Through September 30, 2026 Under H.R. 7148
On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the President signed into law H.R. 7148, the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026.” This significant legislative action provides consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and marks a turning...
Bipartisan Budget Deal Proposed to Fund OFCCP at $100.9M: What it Means for Federal Contractor Compliance
As we move into early 2026, federal contractors find themselves at a crossroads of significant regulatory and budgetary change. For months, the primary question for the contracting community has been: Will the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)...
What Talent Acquisition & Compliance Teams Need to Know About the New Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence
If you’re using AI-powered or AI-enabled tools in your recruiting workflow or managing compliance around AI in hiring, pay attention. A new Executive Order issued December 11, 2025, establishes federal direction on AI regulation–and it could significantly...
Compliance Alert: Updated Jurisdictional Thresholds for Federal Contractors Relating to Section 503 & VEVRAA
On October 1, 2025, important updates to federal contractor coverage thresholds under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) went into effect. These changes may impact which organizations are required...
Navigating the End of the Federal AI Moratorium: A Guide for Multi-State Employers on Emerging State AI Laws
The landscape of artificial intelligence regulation in employment has taken a turn. The recent Senate vote striking down the proposed 10-year moratorium on state AI regulation by an overwhelming 99-1 margin signals a clear message: states will continue to lead the...