A White House Executive Order, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity“, issued last month, revokes Executive Order 11246 and implements immediate changes to federal contractor obligations.
Here are the key changes to this policy:
- The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) must cease enforcement of diversity-related initiatives and affirmative action requirements
- Federal contractors are no longer required to maintain workforce balancing based on race, color, sex, sexual preference, religion or national origin
- A 90-day transition period (until April 21, 2025) allows contractors to continue operating under previous regulatory requirements
Here are some important notes to keep in mind:
- Requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA remain in effect and unchanged
- Contractors currently under compliance reviews or subject to conciliation agreements may need specific guidance
- The order affects both government operations and private sector practices
How impactHR can help you and your company:
Our team is actively monitoring these developments and is prepared to help you:
- Navigate the transition period
- Adjust your compliance programs as needed
- Ensure continued compliance with remaining requirements
- Develop updated policies and procedures
impactAction: Please contact our team at any time for immediate assistance or guidance on complying with these changes. You can reach us at info@impacthrllc.com or 443-741-3900.