We are excited to share an important update with our readers. The Affirmative Action Law Advisor is evolving — and with that evolution comes a new name: the GovCon Employment Exchange.
First and foremost, thank you. Your continued readership and
Gov Con Employment Exchange
A source of insights, news and strategy on affirmative action and EEO compliance matters
Gov Con Employment Exchange, published by Jackson Lewis P.C., focuses on legal developments and compliance issues related to affirmative action and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). The blog covers topics such as federal contractor obligations under the Rehabilitation Act and Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, updates on jurisdictional thresholds, regulatory changes, data collection and reporting requirements, and enforcement actions. It also addresses issues like veteran hiring benchmarks, disability and veteran affirmative action plans, and transparency in workforce demographic data. The blog provides guidance on navigating evolving federal regulations impacting employers with government contracts.
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VETS-4212 Data Published on New DOL Open Data Portal
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 data from agencies such as…
District Court Clears Path for DOL Release of Federal Contractors’ EEO-1 Data
On February 9, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California approved the parties’ stipulation in Center for Investigative Reporting v. U.S. Dep’t of Labor and lifted the temporary stay that had paused disclosure of federal contractors’…
DOL to Release EEO-1 Reports Following Ninth Circuit Ruling
On February 5, 2026, the parties in Center for Investigative Reporting v. U.S. Dep’t of Labor filed a stipulated request in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to lift the temporary stay that has paused the…
Ninth Circuit Decision on EEO-1 Reports Is In, But the Case Is Not Over
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit case involving EEO-1 reports and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has taken another procedural turn. The court’s July 2025 decision in Center for Investigative Reporting v. U.S. Dep’t of Labor…
Deadline Ahead: Pay Data Reporting Obligations for Massachusetts Employers
As the February 2, 2026, pay data reporting deadline draws near, Massachusetts employers with 100 or more employees should take proactive steps to comply with their obligations. Employers should ensure that wage data reports are accurate, complete, and filed on…
OFCCP Updates Veteran and Disability Jurisdictional Thresholds for Federal Contractors
As of October 1, 2025, the jurisdictional thresholds for two key regulations impacting federal contractors—the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)—have increased. These changes stem from an inflationary adjustment statute that authorizes the…
Breaking OFCCP News: Catherine Eschbach leaving OFCCP
It is being reported that Ashley Romanias has assumed leadership of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), as Catherine Eschbach steps into a new role as Principal Deputy General Counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
At…
OFCCP Seeks Feedback on Section 503 Voluntary Self-ID Form in Connection with Other Proposed Regulatory Revisions
On August 25, 2025, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a new request for public comments on proposed revisions to its data collection and recordkeeping requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503),…
OFCCP Updates Annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark
Though delayed, OFCCP has released the updated the annual Veteran Hiring Benchmark. The benchmark is set at 5.1% effective July 30, 2025.
The current 5.1% benchmark, is slightly lower than the previous mark of 5.2% set in March 2024 and…