The Secretary of Labor’s Order 08-2025 lifts the temporary pause (abeyance) on the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ (OFCCP) processing of Section 503 (Rehabilitation Act) and VEVRAA (Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act) compliance reviews and complaint investigations. The revocation of Executive Order 11246 remains in effect, but obligations under Section 503 and VEVRAA continue. Below are clear action items and guidance for federal contractors in light of these changes.

OutSolve, a leading provider of HR compliance solutions, announces the launch of their I-9 Employment Verification solution designed to streamline the employment verification process for today’s dynamic and remote workforce. Available to all employers July 2025, this premium I-9 compliance solution integrates with DHS/SSA and E-Verify services.   

At OutSolve, our mission has always been clear: make compliance easy, accurate, and fully aligned with changing regulations and HR professionals' needs. Over the past few years, we've experienced substantial growth—not just in size, but in our ability to better serve our customers. 

And now, we’re excited to share the next chapter in that journey. 

On Friday, June 27, 2025, OFCCP Director Catherine Eschbach issued a letter to all federal contractors with a voluntary request for information. The letter starts off by detailing the Executive Order changes that have occurred since January 21, 2025, focusing on the issuance of EO 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, and the rescission of EO 11246 which mandated affirmative action requirements.  

This article is part of an ongoing legal series designed to provide insight and practical guidance on current and emerging workplace compliance issues. These insights shared by lawyers are based on their interpretation of existing regulations and proposed changes, and intended for informational purposes, not to be regarded as legal advice.

This article is part of an ongoing legal series designed to provide insight and practical guidance on current and emerging workplace compliance issues. These insights shared by lawyers are based on their interpretation of existing regulations and proposed changes, and intended for informational purposes, not to be regarded as legal advice.

California Dreamin’? So are we! We’re bringing the power of HR compliance to SHRM 2025! 

Between political shake-ups, shifting federal priorities, and the rise of AI in workforce oversight, HR compliance in 2025 is anything but predictable. OutSolve Founder and CEO, Jeremy Mancheski, joins two of HR’s hottest podcasts to discuss the most pressing issues going on in HR compliance today. 

The proposed budgets are out for the fiscal year 2026 and it isn’t looking good for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). The budget plans of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) aim to fully eliminate the OFCCP beginning October 1, 2025.  

This article is part of an ongoing legal series designed to provide insight and practical guidance on current and emerging workplace compliance issues. These insights shared by lawyers are based on their interpretation of existing regulations and proposed changes, and intended for informational purposes, not to be regarded as legal advice.

Identifying and pursuing penalties against violators of immigration law is a top priority for the Trump administration. While most immigration enforcement changes impact non-citizens, businesses that employ noncitizens face increased risks, too. Generally, learning about how immigration status relates to the right to work, ensuring I-9 compliance, and keeping extensive and organized records are some of the most effective steps employers can proactively take to reduce those risks.