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Advocacy Group Proposes Actions to Restore Federal Contractor Employee Rights
In June 2026, the National Partnership for Women & Families, Equal Rights Advocates, and The 75 Million Project released a brief urging Congress to restore and strengthen anti-discrimination protections for federal contractor workers after ...
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What is Section 503 and VEVRAA?
August 2026 Update: A final rule issued in August 2026 made some changes to Section 503 and VEVRAA requirements. However, underlying obligations including completing written plans for both remains in place. Here is what changed: Section 503: ...
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Compliance with Section 503 and VEVRAA: Still Required
August 2026 Update: A final rule issued in August 2026 made some changes to Section 503 and VEVRAA requirements. However, underlying obligations including completing written plans for both remains in place. Here is what changed: Section 503: ...
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Pay Equity Audits: Why They’re Still Critical
Federal contractors and subcontractors have long been required to conduct annual pay equity reviews under under Executive Order 11246. This process identifies and corrects pay disparities based on race, gender, or ethnicity. Although EO 11246 has ...
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Federal Contract Changes: DoD and GSA Strip DEI Language from Solicitations
OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees. In John Fox's last blog, he ...
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Why Companies and Institutions Should Fear False Claims Act Lawsuits When Signing Coming Federal Contract and Grant Certifications
OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.
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Former DOL Officials Issue Open Letter to Federal Contractors
On April 15, 2025, ten former senior officials from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), including past leaders of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and former Solicitors of Labor, released an open letter to federal ...
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Countdown: Final Days of the 90-Day Safe Harbor Period for EO 11246
April is here and with that comes the end of the 90-day safe harbor period for federal contractors complying with EO 11246. As April 21, 2025, approaches, federal contractors are obligated to transition away from EO 11246 requirements, or ...
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Part 2: Actions Federal Contractors and Grantees Should Take Now to Certify Their Federal Contracts & Grants
OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.
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part 1: Actions Federal Contractors and Grantees Should Take Now to Certify Their Federal Contracts & Grants
OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.
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DOL Appoints New OFCCP Director
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced their new Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) on March 24, 2025. Catherine Eschbach will now lead the department in its transition from EO 11246 to EO 14173, Ending ...
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Legal Alert: Federal Court Greenlights Trump Anti-DEI Contract and Grant Certifications: This is Now Real!
OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.
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EEOC Issues Guidance on DEI Related Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly issued a press release on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, that gave some further clarification on unlawful discrimination related to Diversity, Equity, ...
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Importance of Candidate Dispositioning: Post-EO 11246
With the recent rescission of Executive Order (EO) 11246, many employers, especially federal contractors, are reevaluating their approach to compliance. However, while EO 11246 is no longer in effect, compliance obligations remain under both Title ...
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Where Do Corporate Decision Makers go Now Following the Revocation of EO 11246?
OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.
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New Executive Orders May Require Labor Law Poster Updates
There have been a flurry of changes to federal contractor obligations this year with a lot still unknown. Many Executive Orders issued by President Trump have directly impacted labor laws and reporting requirements. Labor law posters are no ...
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OutSolve Webinars: Pay Transparency, Breaking HR News, and I-9 Updates
HR compliance is more complex than ever and staying informed is essential to mitigating risk for your organization. Whether you’re tackling pay transparency laws, HR policy shifts, or I-9 enforcement, OutSolve’s expert-led webinars will help you ...
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Federal Judge Halts key parts of Trump's Anti-DEI executive orders
OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.
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Webinar: Key Takeaways on DEI, Affirmative Action & Non-Discrimination
“The only certainty right now in the federal government is uncertainty." –Jeremy Mancheski
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Legal Alert: National Urban League v. Trump – What Employers Should Watch
The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This content reflects analysis of publicly available court filings and executive orders.
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Legal Alert: Three Critical Updates on Trump DEI Legal Challenges
Key implications of the February 21, 2025 injunction and what’s next for federal contractors, universities, and corporations
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Webinar: What's the Difference? DEI, Affirmative Action, and Non-Discrimination in Employment
Federal contractors are facing a new compliance horizon with the rescission of EO 11246. As regulatory expectations change, it's critical for HR professionals to understand the distinctions between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Affirmative ...
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IN & OutSolve: What's Happening Around Rescission of EO 11246
A lot has happened in the federal contractor community since the Inauguration on January 20, 2025. OutSolve founder and CEO, Jeremy Mancheski, and Senior Vice President of Operations, Vickie LeNormand, sat down to break down what has happened and ...
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IN & OutSolve: What's Happening Around Recission of EO 11246
IN & OutSolve: What's Happening Around Recission of EO 11246
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Federal Contractors’ Best Practices in Response to the Revocation of EO 11246
This statement is from the foremost leading firms in affirmative action compliance. These organizations have supported federal contractors for over two decades. Through this statement, these firms offer expert guidance on how to navigate new ...
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Important Update on Affirmative Action in the Workplace
On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued a new executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” bringing significant changes to the affirmative action obligations of federal contractors and ...