Ever wondered what would happen if everyone at your office suddenly knew each other’s salaries? Would your team leave feeling angry and defeated or would they be satisfied knowing they are paid their worth and in-line with other folks in the same role make?  

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced their new Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) on March 24, 2025. Catherine Eschbach will now lead the department in its transition from EO 11246 to EO 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity. Eschbach is quoted as saying she will work to “restore a merit-based system to provide all workers with equal opportunity.” 

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly issued a press release on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, that gave some further clarification on unlawful discrimination related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). 

There have been a flurry of changes to federal contractor obligations this year with a lot still unknown. Many Executive Orders issued by President Trump have directly impacted labor laws and reporting requirements. Labor law posters are no exception to these changes.  

“The only certainty right now in the federal government is uncertainty." –Jeremy Mancheski

The information provided herein is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. This content reflects analysis of publicly available court filings and executive orders. 

Key implications of the February 21, 2025 injunction and what’s next for federal contractors, universities, and corporations 

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires employers, upon request, to reasonably accommodate employees whose religious beliefs, practices, or observances conflict with work requirements. The only exception to this would be if the accommodation request causes undue hardship.  

One holiday where employers may be asked for religious accommodations is during Ramadan. This year, Ramadan begins on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025, and ends Saturday, March 29, 2025. Employers may start to receive requests for religious accommodations and should be aware of the Title VII requirement to grant accommodation requests. 

This statement is from the foremost leading firms in affirmative action compliance. These organizations have supported federal contractors for over two decades. Through this statement, these firms offer expert guidance on how to navigate new requirements under Executive Order, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

On November 20, 2024, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its FY 2025 Corporate Scheduling Announcement List (CSAL) notifying 2,000 federal contractors and subcontractors about upcoming compliance reviews, giving them an opportunity to prepare before receiving an official scheduling letter.