For Federal Contractors, EO 14173 Raises the Stakes—and Continuing EO 11246 Practices Protects Your Bottom Line When Executive Order 11246 was revoked and replaced with EO 14173, some federal contractors—especially those under private equity ownership—interpreted the shift as a green light to pause their long-standing nondiscrimination practices. This would be a critical misstep. Not only…
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Executive Order 11246 has long been recognized as a cornerstone of workplace equity and compliance—but its impact extends far beyond regulatory checkboxes. For decades, it has quietly instilled a disciplined, proactive approach to fair employment practices—one that has proven to be not just ethically sound, but strategically smart. At the heart of EO 11246…
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On March 24, 2025, the landscape of workplace compliance took a sharp turn. In one day, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced three major enforcement actions, totaling over $1 million in settlements, while the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) appointed Catherine Eschbach as its new director. This alignment is more than…
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When Executive Order 14173 was issued, it sent shockwaves through the federal contracting community. By revoking EO 11246, which had governed federal contracting for over six decades, this new order introduced uncertainty and left many contractors scrambling to understand the new compliance landscape. With no clear guidance on how to ensure non-discriminatory employment practices, many…
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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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