How To “Flow Down” The EO 14398 Clause To Subcontractors
Federal agencies have been incorporating FAR clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors, into new and existing contracts valued above
FAR Council Formally Initiates Process To Mandate EO 14398 DEI Disclosures
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has initiated the formal process for federal agencies to begin collecting all “books, records, and accounts” for
Should Contractors Keep Using OFCCP’s Disability Self-ID Form If It Expires?
OFCCP’s disability self-identification form expired on April 30, but federal contractors may continue using Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability (CC-305) to
OMB Publishes EO 14398 Implementation Guidance
Federal agencies must begin incorporating a new contract clause implementing EO 14398 into new and existing contracts valued above $15,000,
FAR Council Requests Mandatory EO 14398 DEI Disclosures
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has asked the White House Office of Management and Budget to permit federal agencies to
$17 Million DOJ Settlement Highlights FCA Risk Tied To Alleged DEI Discrimination
The Department of Justice has announced a $17 million civil settlement with a federal contractor alleged to have engaged in discriminatory
New Executive Order Further Prohibits Discriminatory DEI Activities By Contractors
President Trump signed an Executive Order March 26 prohibiting federal contractors and subcontractors from engaging in “racially discriminatory DEI activities.”
Fourth Circuit Rejects Broad Challenge To DEI Certification Requirements
The Fourth Circuit has rejected a broad effort to block DEI certification requirements for federal contractors and grantees. The case
CWC Files Comments With OMB Supporting Changes To OFCCP Complaint Form
CWC has filed comments with the Office of Management and Budget, supporting a recent request by OFCCP to formally revise two
OFCCP Seeking Formal Approval To Revise Agency Complaint Forms
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has asked the Office of Management and Budget to let it revise its