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OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.

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.” 

OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.

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). 

With the recent rescission of Executive Order (EO) 11246, many employers, especially federal contractors, are reevaluating their approach to compliance. However, while EO 11246 is no longer in effect, compliance obligations remain under both Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures.  

OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.

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.  

HR compliance is more complex than ever and staying informed is essential to mitigating risk for your organization. Whether you’re tackling pay transparency laws, HR policy shifts, or I-9 enforcement, OutSolve’s expert-led webinars will help you navigate these challenges with confidence. 

OutSolve has invited John C. Fox, Esq. as a guest blogger providing legal insights on EEO and compliance issues. The views expressed in his posts are his and do not reflect the viewpoint of OutSolve or its employees.

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