📜Proposed Rescission of E.O. 11246 Regulations
Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations
Summary
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) proposes to rescind the regulations for Executive Order (E.O.) 11246, as amended. E.O. 11246 was revoked by E.O. 14173 on January 21, 2025. The E.O. 11246 regulations prohibited covered Federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin and required them to take affirmative action on those bases. They also prohibited these employers from taking adverse employment actions against applicants or employees because they inquired about, discussed, or disclosed information about their pay or their co-workers' pay, subject to certain limitations.
Agencies
- Labor Department
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule to rescind E.O. 11246 regulations significantly impacts federal contractors by eliminating affirmative action requirements, potentially lowering compliance costs and regulatory burdens associated with hiring practices and workforce demographics. This shift may encourage more non-discriminatory hiring practices and foster greater workforce flexibility.