On January 21, President Trump issued a new Executive Order (EO) that revoked Executive Order 11246. EO 11246, originally signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965, required federal contractors and subcontractors to produce annual affirmative action plans.
It’s important to note that this new EO does not revoke Section 503 (Individuals with Disabilities) or VEVRAA (Veterans’ Employment) requirements. Additionally, President Trump’s EO specifies that contractors must certify, as part of the contracting process, that they do not operate any programs promoting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) that violate applicable federal anti-discrimination laws. Employers will still need to file EEO-1, VETS-4212, and state reporting requirements as usual.
We anticipate objections to this EO, which could keep things tied up in legal proceedings for several years. In the meantime, it is business as usual—you will still need to comply with your affirmative action obligations.
As this EO is less than 24 hours old, we are closely monitoring the situation and will keep you updated as new information becomes available.
If you have any questions, please contact Greta Gay at ggay@lightbeacon.com or continue to visit our website for the latest updates.