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 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...
DE Talk | 2026 Expert Compliance Insights: New Rules, Changed Government Enforcement & How Employers Can Respond
Season 7 • Episode 6
Federal contractor compliance underwent seismic changes in 2025: Executive Order 11246 was revoked, EEOC and the U.S. Department of Justice launched intensive investigations into DEI programs and EEO compliance, and the White House moved to centralize the regulation of artificial intelligence on the federal level — just to name a few. As 2026 begins, employers need clarity on what’s changing and what’s required. Employment law attorneys Mickey Silberman and Michelle Duncan from Silberman Law break down the essential compliance requirements federal contractors must understand and will provide actionable guidance on what you should do to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
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Industry Veteran Alicia Wallace Set to Host New Compliance Education Series for DE Members
We are constantly seeking new ways to empower our Members with the knowledge they need to navigate the ever-changing landscape of OFCCP compliance and recruitment. That is why we are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with one of the industry’s most...
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...
Recapping SHRM Blueprint: Conversation, Cohorts & A Reminder to Stay Curious
The phrase, “The only constant is change,” couldn’t ring truer for 2025. Since January 21st, federal contractors have experienced unprecedented change that’s impacted the hiring landscape unlike any year before it, beginning with the Executive Order 14173, which...
OFCCP Increases Jurisdictional Thresholds for VEVRAA and Section 503
Federal contractors and subcontractors have new numbers to keep in mind when evaluating their compliance obligations. The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has officially updated the jurisdictional thresholds for the Vietnam...
Federal Contractors: VETS-4212 Report Portal Now Open Through September 30th
Beginning today, August 1, 2025, the VETS-4212 Portal is now open for applicable federal contractors to submit their annual VETS-4212 Reports. This requirement, set forth by the U.S. Department of Labor and Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), is...