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Ellen Shong & Associates provides the latest news and current developments in the equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action (AA) fields. Check back regularly to see what may be happening in areas of interest to you.
OFCCP Updates Jurisdictional Thresholds
OFCCP has announced updates to the jurisdictional thresholds associated with the two laws the agency continues to enforce.
Nov 26, 20252 min read
Ohio and Indiana Change EEO Requirements for State Contractors
The states of Ohio and Indiana have made changes to the equal employment opportunity/affirmative action requirements for employers contracting with these states. These changes will be effectively by September 30, 2025. Read more to learn about these changes and how they affect state contractors.
Sep 23, 20253 min read
VETS-4212 Report Due September 30, 2025
The deadline for federal contractors to submit the annual VETS-4212 report is September 30, 2025.
Sep 22, 20251 min read
OFCCP Extends Comment Period on Regulatory Changes
Ellen Shong & Associates News Alert The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has extended the comment period on several recently proposed regulatory changes. These proposed regulatory changes affect all three of the laws that OFCCP has traditionally enforced. The agency will take comments until September 17, 2025 on these changes. The original end date for submission of comments was September 2, 2025. OFCCP is proposing the following changes: A rescission of
Sep 4, 20252 min read
DOJ Issues Guidance on Federal Contractor DEI Programs
U.S. Department of Justice issues guidance for federal contractors regarding use of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Sep 3, 20253 min read
VETS-4212 Reporting Site Now Open, Deadline September 30, 2025
The VETS-4212 site opened in August, and federal contractors must file by September 30, 2025.
Aug 12, 20251 min read
New Protected Veterans Hiring Benchmark
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published its annual revised VEVRAA hiring benchmark for protected veterans hiring, effective July 30, 2025. The revised benchmark is 5.1%, representing a slight decrease from the prior year’s 5.2%.
Aug 11, 20251 min read
OFCCP Resumes Enforcement and Proposes Major Changes to Section 503
OFCCP resumes enforcement under Section 503 and VEVRAA, closes pending audits, and proposes significant regulatory changes. Learn what federal contractors need to know.
Jul 9, 20252 min read
OFCCP & VETS-4212 Updates: What You Need to Know
The OFCCP released a letter urging federal contractors to voluntarily report compliance activities under EO 14173. Learn what it means, what ESA recommends, and get ready for VETS-4212 reporting this August.
Jun 30, 20252 min read
Don’t Miss the EEO-1 Filing Deadline, June 24, 2025
The EEOC’s EEO-1 filing deadline is June 24, 2025, with no extensions this year. Learn what your organization needs to know to stay compliant and file on time.
Jun 18, 20251 min read
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