Contractor Watchdog Under Trump Stands Ready to Police DEI Again

The US Department of Labor’s federal contractor watchdog under President Donald Trump is poised to take a more antagonistic stance towards diversity, equity, and inclusion, leading to potential changes in the sub-agency’s operations.

A Trump DOL’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs is expected to revisit an executive order that limited DEI trainings, along with a rule that shielded companies from extra agency scrutiny over contractor decisions motivated by religious belief, according to employment lawyers.

He also may repeat past efforts to limit the power of the sub-agency, which oversees federal contractors to make sure they meet affirmative action obligations ...