In a significant legal development, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor from enforcing critical parts of President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives among federal contractors and grant recipients. Judge Matthew Kennelly of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois…
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By Sandra Hueneman, SR CAAP, President Manchester Consultants On January 21, 2025, President Trump revoked Executive Order 11246, whereby the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs within the Department of Labor shall immediately cease: Promoting “diversity” Holding Federal contractors and subcontractors responsible for taking “affirmative action;” and Allowing or encouraging Federal contractors and subcontractors to…
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As 2025 approaches, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) is preparing for a significant ramp-up in its enforcement of federal contractor employment regulations. Despite challenges such as being understaffed, the agency is determined to carry out an ambitious agenda aimed at ensuring equal employment opportunities and strengthening affirmative action compliance. Here’s…
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Hello, HR professionals! Almost a year ago, I wrote in another post, AI in HR, that, “There will be bumps in the road, but that’s the price of any new technology.” Well, we’ve found some of those bumps. As we continue to embrace AI in our work, it’s easy to get caught up in…
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Pay equity has become a critical issue in the modern workplace, reflecting the broader push for fairness, diversity, and inclusion in American society. In simple terms, pay equity means ensuring that employees, regardless of gender, race, or other protected characteristics, are paid fairly for the work they do. This concept is grounded in the…
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