New Executive Orders May Require Labor Law Poster Updates

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.  

As labor law posters are revised to reflect these updates, ensuring your workplace remains compliant is crucial. The best way to stay ahead? Enroll in a labor law poster subscription service, to receive the latest required postings automatically - keeping your business compliant and informed with automated ease. 

Executive Orders Impacting Employment Law 

Two recent executive orders introduce notable changes in federal employment policies that could result in the need for updated labor law posters sometime this year: 

• EO 14168: Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring the Biological Truth to the Government 

• Defines gender as strictly binary (male and female) for federal recognition and policy-making purposes. 

• EO 14173: Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity 

• Aims to eliminate race, gender, and other diversity-based preferences in hiring and employment practices, reinforcing merit-based employment decisions. 

While these EOs primarily impact federal agencies, their influence extends to federal contractors, subcontractors, and private-sector employers through compliance obligations. 

Posters That May Need Updating 

Regulatory shifts often bring updates to labor law posting requirements. Employers should be prepared for upcoming changes to occur to these posters: 

• “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster: The EEOC has confirmed this poster is currently under revision. Expected changes may remove references to gender identity and expression as protected categories. 

• “Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination” Poster: Due to the recent changes surrounding EO 11246 and EO 14173, this poster is undergoing changes. The current version of this poster is still required to be displayed until changes are finalized. Pay transparency and non-discrimination are important topics that can boost employee morale and retention.   

With these expected changes, employers must stay vigilant to ensure their workplace postings remain compliant with evolving federal requirements. The easiest way to do this is through a poster subscription service. When these posters, or any posters affecting your business, are updated, they will automatically ship to you, minimizing your risk of non-compliance. 

Employer Compliance Timeline 

There is currently a 90-day transition period in effect for both of these new Executive Orders, ending mid-April. An official announcement has not been made regarding these posters, but we anticipate that affected labor law posters will remove gender identity and gender expression as protected classes, with the possibility of the elimination of other protections all together.  

While details are still emerging, key takeaways include: 

• The OFCCP will no longer accept complaints or initiate investigations under prior affirmative action rules after this deadline. 

• The “Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination" poster is currently under scrutiny and may be updated with the rescission of EO 11246.  

• Additional changes to workplace posters are likely but not yet mandated 

Given these uncertainties, it’s essential to ensure your compliance materials remain current and adaptable to regulatory updates. It is also important to note that employers are not required to remove existing posters at this time.  

Take Action: Sign Up for a Labor Law Poster Subscription 

Staying ahead of mandatory compliance changes shouldn’t be a hassle. Enrolling in a labor law poster subscription service, like OutSolve’s, ensures that when these updates occur, you receive the latest, legally required posters automatically shipped to your office, eliminating guesswork and minimizing compliance risks. 

By subscribing, you will: 

• Receive updated posters whenever laws change - no need to track updates manually. 

• Avoid non-compliance fines for outdated postings. 

• Ensure workplace transparency by keeping employees informed of their rights and employer obligations. 

What Poster Updates Mean for Your Organization 

Labor law regulations are evolving rapidly, and employers must be proactive in maintaining compliance. Don’t wait for these changes from the new Executive Orders to be official, secure your subscription today to receive the latest labor law posters as soon as the changes occur. 

As these executive orders continue to take shape, OutSolve and LaborLawCenter will keep you updated on compliance requirements. Stay informed, stay compliant, and let us handle the updates for you.