According to the National Office Directory for OFCCP, Michael Schloss has been named as the new Acting Director and Deputy Director of Policy of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”). Michele Hodge, who previous served as Acting
Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update
The Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update blog, published by Proskauer Rose LLP, focuses on legal developments affecting federal contractors and subcontractors. It covers regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and enforcement actions related to government contracts, including labor and employment issues, affirmative action obligations under laws like Section 503 and VEVRAA, and implications of government shutdowns. The blog also addresses emerging topics such as the impact of executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace, and federal investigations into civil rights compliance. It provides guidance on navigating complex federal regulations and managing risks associated with government contracting.
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DOL Ceases All Contractor Enforcement Activity Under EO 11246
Following President Trump’s rescission of Executive Order 11246, on January 24, 2025, the Acting Secretary of Labor issued Secretary’s Order 03-2025 (the “Order”), which orders all Department of Labor employees, including those in the OFCCP, to:
“Cease and desist…
What’s Next for OFCCP? Agency Issues First Statement After President Trump’s Revocation of EO 11246
On January 23, 2025, the Office of Federal Compliance Programs (OFCCP) sent out its first official agency communication since the issuance of President Trump’s Executive Order (the “Trump Order”) revoking Executive Order 11246 . The message served to inform contractors…
Breaking: President Trump Rescinds Executive Order 11246
On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued a broad executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Order”), which among other things, rescinds Executive Order (“EO”) 11246. EO 11246 is the underpinning for government contractor…
What’s Next for OFCCP Under The Second Trump Term?
With President Trump’s second administration set to begin on January 20, 2025, federal contractors and subcontractors are anxiously awaiting what he might do with respect to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) and the employment obligations imposed on…
FAR Council Withdraws Proposed Contractor Pay Inquiry and Transparency Rule
Effective as of January 8, 2025, the FAR Council has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have limited federal contractors from seeking and considering information about job applicants’ compensation history and required contractors to disclose salary ranges in job postings.…
Potential Government Shutdown – What Every Federal Contractor Needs to Know
By Allan Bloom & Guy Brenner
We appear to be on the precipice of another federal government shutdown. Absent a political compromise, the federal government’s funding will run out on December 21, 2024. During previous government shutdowns, government agencies and departments issued stop-work orders, grinding work on…
OFCCP Releases List of Contractors Selected For Audit – Is Your Company On It?
On November 20, 2024, OFCCP announced a new Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) for supply and service contractors. The new list consists of 2,000 federal contractors and subcontractors selected for a Compliance Evaluation, Corporate Management Compliance Evaluation, Functional Affirmative Action…
Texas District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Halting OFCCP Administrative Proceeding
On October 30, 2024, the District Court for the Southern District of Texas preliminarily enjoined the Department of Labor (“DOL”), the Secretary of Labor, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”), and the presiding Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) from…
OFCCP Publishes Notice of NEW FOIA Request and Provides Opportunity for Contractors to Object to Release of Their 2021 EEO-1 Type 2 Reports
On October 28, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”) published a notice in the Federal Register informing federal contractors that the agency has received two new Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests from the University of Utah…