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Blog Overview: OFCCP has published two procedural Information Collection Requests (ICRs) in the Federal Register seeking to extend the authorization to collect data as per the requirements of Section 503 and VEVRAA ahead of...more
On April 3, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget released the president’s proposed federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027. The budget proposal reduces overall funding for the Department of Labor (DOL) by $3.5 billion,...more
For the second straight fiscal year, the White House has proposed to defund and eliminate the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)....more
On March 26, 2026, the administration issued Executive Order 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the “Order” or “EO 14398”), reinforcing Executive Orders issued in January 2025—particularly...more
Navigating the requirements set forth by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is essential for ensuring adherence to anti-discrimination and affirmative action regulations and not risking fines and...more
BLOG OVERVIEW: OFCCP Director Ashley Romanias has announced a major reorganization of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), consolidating field operations and policy functions into two streamlined...more
Federal contractors’ obligations for Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) under Section 503 and Protected Veterans (PV) under VEVRAA remain active and enforceable. Staying focused on current requirements—even amid proposed...more
According to an internal email reviewed by Bloomberg Law, OFCCP Director Ashley Romanias announced a restructuring plan for the agency that would establish a “Branch of Field Operations” within the Division of Program...more
On March 2, 2026, the Director of Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) informed OFCCP staff that the agency would be undergoing a complete reorganization and restructuring, moving various staff members to...more
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently launched its new Open Data Portal, which “helps bring the department into alignment with the OPEN Government Data Act of 2019 and the Federal Data Strategy established during...more
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a modernized open data portal that replaces its prior enforcement data page and expands access to a broader range of labor‑related datasets. The information now made public includes...more
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) launched a new open data portal to enhance agency alignment and public access to workforce information collected and maintained by DOL agencies. The portal includes over 40 categories of...more
Navigating today’s constantly evolving compliance landscape can be challenging. To help simplify the process, Berkshire has compiled an overview of key federal and state EEO reporting deadlines and thresholds, giving you the...more
But how will it spend all that money? On February 3, President Trump signed an appropriations bill that allocates $100 million to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs through September. This amount is...more
On February 3, 2026, President Trump signed a spending bill that includes funding for the Department of Labor. The bill allocates just under $101 million for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) for...more
Following a temporary period of administrative abeyance in 2025 after the revocation of Executive Order 11246, DCI can confirm that the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has resumed processing and...more
As employers plan for their compliance year ahead, workforce data reporting obligations continue to be a major concern. In some states, filing obligations have expanded beyond basic Employer Information Report EEO-1...more
On January 20, 2026, the House Appropriations Committee released the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which advances funding for the rest of fiscal year 2026 for several federal agencies and departments....more
Eva Peron’s farewell song from “Evita” comes to mind as the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP or Agency) loses its authority and prepares to take its final bow. Aligning with the Administration’s efforts...more
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) published a notice in the Federal Register on January 7, 2026, seeking public comments on the agency’s request to renew the recordkeeping requirements under the Vietnam Era...more
Blog Overview: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published an Information Collection Request on January 7, 2025, seeking reauthorization to enforce Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act...more
Key Highlights - Under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) (extending protection to individuals with disabilities), the basic coverage threshold increased from $15,000 to $20,000....more
Last week, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) released new jurisdictional thresholds for Section 503 of the Rehabilitations Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). The...more
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has announced inflation-based increases to the jurisdictional thresholds under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era...more
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just announced updated jurisdictional thresholds for two key federal affirmative action laws: the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and...more