Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives

The federal compliance landscape is in flux. In a closely watched leadership transition, Catherine Eschbach is leaving her role as Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to become Principal Deputy General Counsel at the EEOC. Starting Monday, Ashley Romanias will take the helm at OFCCP.

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 ...

The Trump Administration’s recently passed Fiscal Year 2026 budget eliminates all funding for the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).

Employees in the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) across the country have been placed on administrative leave. The move is part of the Administration’s broader federal workforce reduction efforts.