Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives

After years of starts and stops, the United States Department of Defense (DoD) has finished its roll-out of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program with the release of its implementing regulations. This program, first proposed about seven years ago, requires contractors to verify compliance with existing cybersecurity requirements through self-assessments, third-party certifications, or DoD-led reviews.

This article summarizes recent developments at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Employers and federal contractors should take note of the evolving regulatory landscape.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Harassment Guidance Partially Vacated
On May 15, 2025, a federal district court in Texas vacated portions of the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. Specifically, the court invalidated sections addressing ...

Last week, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) released three new proposed deviations in their overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Last week, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) released three new proposed deviations in their overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).