Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations; Extension of Comment Period
Summary
The federal government is proposing to cancel rules that require large companies to take steps to ensure fair employment practices and prevent discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The government is extending the deadline for the public to submit their thoughts on this change until September 18, 2025.
Key Points
- 1The proposal would eliminate enforcement rules tied to a 1965 executive order that requires federal contractors to have affirmative action programs
- 2Companies that do business with the federal government would no longer be required to track and report their efforts to hire and promote workers from underrepresented groups
- 3Workers who believe they've faced discrimination in hiring, promotion, or pay at federal contractor companies could lose certain protections and oversight mechanisms
- 4The public has until September 18, 2025 to submit comments supporting or opposing this proposed change
- 5This affects millions of workers at companies that have government contracts, including defense contractors, construction firms, and service providers
Key Dates
September 4, 2025
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