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Presidential Actions Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity

By / 2.3.2025 / No Comments

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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3 Things the OFCCP is Focusing on for Robust Enforcement in 2025

By / 12.27.2024 / No Comments

    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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51st Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: A Milestone for Disability Rights in the Workplace

By / 9.26.2024 / No Comments

  Hello again, my fellow HR Professionals, This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, a landmark law that transformed how we approach disability rights and accessibility in the workplace. As we commemorate over five decades of progress, it’s important to reflect on the Act’s impact, how it continues to shape…
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International Equal Pay Day: Advancing Pay Equity in the Workplace

By / 9.18.2024 / No Comments

My Fellow HR Professionals, As we observe International Equal Pay Day on September 18th, it’s important to take a closer look at the ongoing struggle for women’s pay equality and how HR professionals, such as ourselves, can lead the charge toward closing the gender pay gap. This day highlights the persistent disparities in income between…
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