The Executive Order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” establishes new compliance obligations affecting federal contractors and subcontractors. Beginning April 25, 2026, all new federal contracts and contract modifications must include a clause prohibiting certain DEI-related activities.

The VETS-4212 portal is now open, and reports must be filed by September 30. If you are a federal contractor or subcontractor, it is likely that you are required to file this report. It is best to start this process early, in case there are any issues with accessing the VETS-4212 Reporting Application. For a link to the portal, FAQs, and other information on filing a VETS-4212 report, visit the link below. As always, you may also contact your advisor at Arbor with any

REMINDER FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS: Update your your applicant and employee systems and processes with the revised Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form (CC-305) by July 25, 2023. The revised form, including various translated versions, is available on the OFCCP website, linked below. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/self-id-forms?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The EEOC released an update stating that “the EEOC has updated the tentative opening of the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection to the Fall of 2023 .” The previous projected opening date was in mid-July of 2023. We will post an update once the EEOC announces the final opening date.

The EEOC recently released a new technical assistance document focusing on how artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems are incorporated into employment decisions, and how Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to those actions. EEOC Chair Charlotte A Burrows said, “[a]s employers increasingly turn to AI and other automated systems, they must ensure that the use of these technologies aligns with the civil rights laws and our national values of fairness, justice a