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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 25, 2026,...
Welcome PJ Rossi: DirectEmployers’ Newest Compliance Consultant!
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of OFCCP compliance and EEO regulations requires a steady hand and a wealth of experience. Earlier this year we announced a partnership with Alicia Wallace, and now we are equally thrilled to announce that PJ Rossi has joined the...
What is Section 503 and How Do I Comply? A Guide for Federal Contractors
Key Takeaways Complying with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act requires a proactive approach to disability inclusion and meticulous recordkeeping. For a quick overview, contractor obligations for complying include meeting the 7% utilization goal in each job group,...
What Do Recent EEOC Subpoena Enforcement Actions Tell Us About The Kinds of Data And Documents The EEOC Will Use To Investigate Unlawful DEI And Other Discriminatory Employment Practices
Key Takeaways Recent federal court filings by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against major employers like Nike, Northwestern Mutual, and Genuine Parts Co. (NAPA Auto Parts) signal a aggressive shift in how the agency investigates employment...
What is VEVRAA and How Do I Comply? A Guide for Federal Contractors
Key Takeaways The Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) remains a cornerstone of federal contractor compliance, requiring businesses to take proactive steps to hire and retain protected veterans. As of 2026, contractors must navigate updated...
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...
Greatly Expanded IPEDS Reporting for Colleges & Universities Approved by Trump Administration
The following compliance alert was provided by Mickey Silberman, Esq. and Michelle Duncan, Esq. of Silberman Law PC. Submission of Seven Years of Detailed Data Due by March 18, 2026 Data to be Used for Potential Discrimination Investigations First, the good news...
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 point for...
DE Talk Unplugged | 2026 Expert Compliance Insights: New Rules, Changed Government Enforcement & How Employers Can Respond
In the latest episode of the DE Talk podcast, DirectEmployers Executive Director Jeff Gill sat down with employment law attorneys Mickey Silberman and Michelle Duncan of Silberman Law PC. With nearly 60 years of combined experience in EEO and OFCCP compliance, Mickey...
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)...