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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.
Major Changes to OFCCP Regulations
On August 21, 2026, OFCCP released final versions of major changes the agency is making to the regulations for the laws the agency enforces. The most significant changes involves the regulations regarding the law that requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to employ individuals with disabilities. The changes to the agency's regulations will become effective on September 21, 2026.
8 hours ago5 min read
OFCCP Extension on Disability Self-Identification Form
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has received an extension on use of the agency's disability self-identification form. The form has been extended for use through May 31, 2026 and is likely to receive additional extensions.
May 212 min read
OFCCP Extension of Data Collection Requirements
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has requested an extension of current data collection requirements for the two laws that the agency enforces. These laws are Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act. The Office of Management and Budget will accept comments on OFCCP's request until May 26, 2026.
May 142 min read
Trump Budget Proposes to Eliminate OFCCP
The Trump administration's budget for federal fiscal year 2027 proposes to eliminate the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). The budget proposal would move OFCCP's responsibilities to a new Office of Civil Rights within the Department of Labor.
Apr 93 min read
ESA and Smith Anderson Present Webinar
Representatives of Ellen Shong and Associates (ESA) and the Smith Anderson law firms presented a webinar on "What Federal Contractors Need to Know for 2026." A recording of the webinar is available from the Smith Anderson website.
Dec 15, 20252 min read
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
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 & 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
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