Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Fred Satterwhite
EEO-1 Rescission: What the EEOC's 2-1 Vote Means for Employers
BLOG OVERVIEW: On July 21, 2026, the EEOC voted 2-1 to advance a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would rescind the EEO-1 and its related EEO reports. The vote authorizes the Commission to publish the proposal in the Federal Register and open a 30-day public comment period; it does not eliminate any reporting obligation yet, and a final rule must still complete notice-and-comment rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act.
Disability Self-Identification Form Approved Through July 2029
The collection of disability status from applicants and employees by federal contractors has been extended for another three years. On July 16, 2026, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) approved, without change, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Program's (OFCCP) information collection request (ICR) for various requirements under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503) and its implementing regulations at 41 CFR part 60-741.
EEOC Settles $2.8 Million Pay Discrimination Case
BLOG OVERVIEW: On June 26, 2026, EEOC announced a $2.8 million sex discrimination settlement with LeachGarner, a Berkshire Hathaway metallurgical company, over allegations that it segregated jobs by sex and paid women less than men.
EEOC Proposes to Rescind EEO-1 Reports, Employers Should Still Prepare for 2026 Filing
BLOG OVERVIEW: On May 14, 2026, EEOC submitted a proposal to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to rescind EEO-1reporting requirements, but employers should not assume the 2026 EEO-1 filing will be cancelled. The rescission must move through several Administrative Procedure Act steps including OIRA review, a 60-day Federal Register comment period, and an Information Collection Request before taking effect, and that timeline is tight relative to this year's filing window.
[Webinar] Federal Contractor Compliance Update 2026: Changing EEO Regulations & Enforcement
SHRM credit is pending. Federal contractors and subcontractors have faced a year of changing expectations, making compliance with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity laws challenging and unpredictable. From the recission of Executive Order (EO) 11246 through EO 14173 to the proposed defunding of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), many long-standing norms, practices, and requirements have been rethought, reframed, or removed.
Changes to System for Award Management Reflect EO 14173
BLOG OVERVIEW: Executive Order 14173’s revocation of EO 11246 continues to reshape the federal contracting landscape, with GSA removing three FAR provisions related to affirmative action representations and certifications from the SAM.gov registration process in December 2025.
OFCCP Restructured Amid Staffing Changes
BLOG OVERVIEW: OFCCP Director Ashley Romanias has announced a major reorganization of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), consolidating field operations and policy functions into two streamlined divisions. The restructuring comes amid a dramatic workforce reduction — OFCCP's full-time headcount dropped more than 82% between September 2025 and January 2026, falling to just 80 employees despite only a 10% budget cut.
Show More
loading
Actions
Is this you?
As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.Get in touch with Fred
Contact Fred, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack