Anti-discrimination Verified

DOL rescinds the E.O. 11246 affirmative action regulations for federal contractors

Jurisdiction
Federal
Effective date
2026-10-26
Who it covers
Federal contractors and subcontractors
Status
Verified against an official source

The law, summarized

  • The U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule on August 21, 2026 rescinding the regulations implementing Executive Order 11246.
  • The rule is effective October 26, 2026. Executive Order 11246 itself was revoked by Executive Order 14173 on January 21, 2025.
StateHR Take · AI-generated analysis, not legal advice

Who should act: Federal contractors and subcontractors. Retire E.O. 11246 affirmative action plans and related forms, but keep Title VII, Section 503 and VEVRAA obligations in place. Confirm the details in the official source before acting.

Generated 2026-10-25T09:00-05:00

Official sources