by DE Compliance News | Jun 2, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
Key Takeaways The Department of Labor’s latest batch of FLSA opinion letters (FLSA2026-5 through FLSA2026-8) signals a sharp return to clear, scenario-specific compliance assistance as shared by Administrator Rogers at DEAMcon26. Key rulings confirm that salaried...
by DE Compliance News | May 19, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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,...
by DE Compliance News | Mar 27, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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...
by DE Compliance News | Feb 9, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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...
by DE Compliance News | Feb 4, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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...
by DE Compliance News | Jan 21, 2026 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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)...
by DE Compliance News | Dec 12, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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...
by DE Compliance News | Nov 25, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance, OFCCP Compliance Alerts
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...
by DE Compliance News | Jul 25, 2025 | OFCCP Compliance
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...
by DE Compliance News | Aug 12, 2024 | OFCCP Compliance, Week In Review (WIR)
For nearly ten years, DirectEmployers OFCCP Week In Review has been delivered to your inbox at 3:00 pm ET like clockwork and has become a valuable resource for employment law updates for federal contractors and public sector employees. With respect to your readership,...
