Labor Department Ceases All Discrimination Investigation and Enforcement Activity
The order to all DOL departments stops affirmative action investigations and pauses protections for people with disabilities and veterans.
January 28, 2025
On Jan. 24, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) halted investigation and enforcement into government contractors’ compliance with anti-discrimination law and affirmative action programs, according to an order from Vincent Micone, acting secretary of labor.
The order followed the Executive Order from earlier in the week in which President Donald Trump directed the DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to stop promoting diversity and affirmative action.
OFCCP audited sometimes thousands of contractor sites annually under the now revoked executive order, Bloomberg Law reported. The current order applies to all pending cases, conciliation agreements, investigations, and complaints.
Bloomberg Law reported Trump’s executive order last week didn’t address the OFCCP’s power to enforce Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, which includes workers with disabilities, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act, which protects military veterans. Micone’s order, however, said that these programs would be suspended pending further guidance.
ISSA Calls All Cleaning Pros to Show Off Skills in Spotless Spaces Competition
January 28, 2025
Show off your skills in ISSA’s Spotless Spaces Competition. This exclusive ISSA-member benefit allows cleaning and facilities teams to showcase their exceptional environments on a global stage.
Open for nominations through Feb. 14, the competition highlights the essential role cleaning professionals play in keeping our world cleaner, safer, and healthier. From maintaining spotless floors to creating safe, welcoming spaces, this is your team’s chance to shine. For more information and to enter the Spotless Space Competition, click here.
The Spotless Space Competition is one part of International Cleaning Week, held March 23-29. During the week, ISSA will showcase the cleaning industry’s critical role in protecting public health and boosting economic impact. As the culminating celebration of International Cleaning Week, ISSA will host the Clean Advocacy Summit on March 31-April 1 in Washington, D.C.
On Feb. 5, ISSA will host a free, one-hour webinar outlining the new resources and strategies for members to leverage International Cleaning Week. Click here to register.
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