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Proposed Rules Would Eliminate Most Affirmative Action Requirements for Federal Contractors

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In a sweeping shift, the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed to rescind nearly all affirmative action requirements that apply to federal contractors under EO 11246 and Section 503. The changes, outlined in recent...more

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OFCCP Seeks Input on Revised Complaint Forms

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Having recently announced a resumption of its processing of complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of disability or veteran status, the Office of Federal Contract Programs (OFCCP) published a notice in the Federal...more

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OFCCP Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Contractor Compliance Rules

On July 1, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) released three notices of proposed rulemaking that, if adopted, will change federal contractors’ affirmative action obligations....more

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Wave of Deregulation Hits DOL: What Employers Need to Know About the 60+ Rules on the Chopping Block

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The U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum...more

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OFCCP Proposes New Rules to Clarify Federal Contactor Obligations Following the Revocation of EO 11246

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President Trump’s revocation of Executive Order 11246 on January 21, 2025, left federal contractors and subcontractors wondering what would be required going forward. On July 1, OFCCP published three Notices of Proposed...more

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OFCCP Proposes Changes to Employment Discrimination Complaint Forms

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is slated to publish, on July 7, 2025, an information collection request seeking comments relating to complaints involving employment...more

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OFCCP To Close All Prior Section 503 and VEVRAA Compliance Reviews Following Secretary of Labor Order Reviving Enforcement...

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In conjunction with the recent proposed rule changes to the Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA) regulations, the Department of...more

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DOL Proposes to Rescind EO 11246 Regulations, Amend Section 503 and VEVRAA Rules

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On Tuesday, July 1, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposal to rescind the Executive Order (EO) 11246 regulations – a widely expected action after President Trump signed EO 14173 in January, which directed the DOL to...more

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OFCCP proposes regulatory changes to reflect Administration’s policies

Spoiler: Section 503 takes center stage. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs dropped three proposed rules on July 1, offering revisions to its existing regulatory scheme. Key highlights: • Executive Order...more

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OFCCP Unveils Regulation Changes Winding Down Federal Contractor Affirmative Action Mandates

The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued three proposed rules to implement President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14173, which revoked Executive Order 11246 and...more

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What is the Status of Affirmative Action Plans and Certification in 2025?

Manufacturers that are covered federal contractors may be wondering when they are required to certify compliance with the affirmative action plan regulations. At this point, the answer is not clear and recent proposals from...more

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Democratic Lawmakers Urge U.S. Department of Labor to Abandon Proposal to Dismantle OFCCP

On April 11, 2025, a group of forty Democratic lawmakers sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging her to “abandon plans to dismantle [the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs] and reaffirm...more

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Beltway Buzz - November 2024 #3

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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The 2020 Election: Previewing the Potential for Shifts in Labor & Employment Law

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As Election Day approaches, employers nationwide consider the changes that may come with a victory by Senator Joseph Biden in the Presidential race and/or shift in representation in the U.S. Senate. While we cannot be...more

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Employment Flash - October 2020

This edition of Employment Flash summarizes key employment law issues, including the Department of Labor's proposal for determining independent contractor status, revised DOL regulations that clarify who qualifies for...more

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September 2020: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - December 2019 #2

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CLIENT ALERT: SBA to Enact Significant Changes to Small Business Regulations Before 2020: Everything You Need to Know - On November 29, 2019, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a final rule that will...more

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Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update - December 2019

Our monthly edition of the “Government Contracts Regulatory and Legislative Update” offers a summary of and insight into the relevant industry developments that occurred during the previous month. Executive Orders - ...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - October 2019 #4

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LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW - DoL Collected a Record Amount in Discrimination Settlements in Fiscal Year 2019 - According to Bloomberg Government, the Department of Labor (DoL) collected more than $27 million from federal...more

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Beltway Buzz - September 2019

Scalia Officially Nominated. Although the Buzz mentioned the nomination of Eugene Scalia to be secretary of labor seven weeks ago, the management-side attorney wasn’t officially nominated until August 27, 2019. Will this...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - August 2019 #4

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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS & ADVISORY SERVICES - GAO Defers to SBA on When Runway Extension Act Applies - Last year, Congress passed—and President Trump signed—the Small Business Runway Extension Act (the "Runway...more

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March 2019: The Top 14 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Top 50 Workplace Law Stories Of 2018

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It’s hard to keep up with the news these days. It sometimes feels like you can’t step away from your phone, computer, or TV for more than an hour or so without a barrage of new information hitting the headlines—and you’re...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - December 2018

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RULES AND REGULATIONS - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a proposed rule on November 29, 2018 proposing to amend and update its VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) in phased increments to revise or remove any...more

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