Quick Hit: On March 26, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (the “Order”) which mandates the inclusion of a new clause (the “Clause”) in all covered federal contracts and contract-like instruments prohibiting federal contractors from engaging in “racially discriminatory DEI
OFCCP Reorganizes Remaining Staff Following Dramatic Downsizing
OFCCP is undergoing yet another significant organizational shift, as the agency’s director recently announced a restructuring plan for its remaining workforce. This development signals the latest chapter in the OFCCP’s transformation under the Trump Administration.
According to reports, OFCCP Director Ashley Romanias recently informed staff of a reorganization plan
VETS-4212 Data Now Available on New DOL Open Data Portal
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently launched its new Open Data Portal, which “helps bring the department into alignment with the OPEN Government Data Act of 2019 and the Federal Data Strategy established during President Trump’s first administration.”
Of note for federal contractors, the portal includes data from
Ninth Circuit’s FOIA Ruling Moves Toward Implementation in EEO‑1 Disclosure Case
Updated on February 12, 2026.
On February 5, 2026, the parties in Center for Investigative Reporting v. U.S. Department of Labor jointly asked the United States District Court for the Northern District of California to lift the temporary stay that has halted disclosure of certain federal contractors’ EEO-1 Type
OFCCP Is Still Alive: Complaint Form Revisions, VEVRAA Recordkeeping Renewal, and FY2026 Funding
Reports of OFCCP demise may have been premature, as 2026 has begun with some notable developments for the agency which suggests OFCCP is looking to be active in its reduced role and will have the funds to do so.
1) Complaint and Pre-Complaint Forms: Revisions to Align with E.O. 14173
Attorney General Pam Bondi Issues DEI Guidance to Recipients of Federal Funds
On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the “Memorandum”), responding to the federal government’s recent practice, as Attorney General Bondi puts it, of “turn[ing] a blind eye toward, or even encourag[ing], various discriminatory practices
Ninth Circuit Orders Release of Federal Contractor EEO-1 Reports
On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled that the Department of Labor (“DOL”) must disclose federal contractor EEO-1 Reports requested by the Center for Investigative Reporting (“CIR”). The court held that the EEO-1 Reports are not protected from disclosure under the FOIA exemption
DOJ Civil Division’s New Enforcement Priorities Include Targeting DEI
On June 11, 2025, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate issued a memorandum entitled Civil Division Enforcement Priorities (the “Memorandum”), outlining five areas of focus for Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Civil Division investigations and enforcement actions. Among these priorities is “combatting unlawful discriminatory practices in the private sector.”
Referencing President Donald
OFCCP Proposes Sweeping Overhaul of Federal Contractor Compliance Rules
- First, the agency proposes to rescind all regulations that give effect to Executive Order 11246 (“EO 11246”).
- Second, OFCCP seeks to amend
Trump Administration Proposes Closing OFCCP
The Trump Administration has announced plans to “eliminate” the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (“OFCCP”), the agency currently responsible for enforcing affirmative action and anti-discrimination protections for veterans and workers with disabilities among federal contractors. Under the Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, the