Federal contractors no longer need to take affirmative action for diversity

The US Labor Department is removing rules that required federal contractors to take affirmative action. This means companies doing business with the government will no longer have to actively work to ensure diverse hiring and pay equity.

For decades, companies that wanted federal contracts had to prove they were not just avoiding discrimination, but actively working to create diverse workplaces. This change removes that requirement. It means the government will no longer use its purchasing power to push for diversity in hiring and pay.