Rule lifecycle · RIN:1250-AA17

Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations; Extension of Comment Period

Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs — observed across 2 documents over 65 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

Labor Department is proposing to cancel rules requiring federal contractors to use affirmative action in hiring and pay prevailing wages to workers. If your business contracts with the federal government, watch this closely as the final rule could change your hiring and pay requirements.

First seen

Jul 1, 2025

Last seen

Sep 4, 2025

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 1, 2025

    Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations

    comments close Sep 2, 2025#2025-12276

  2. Proposed·Sep 4, 2025

    Rescission of Executive Order 11246 Implementing Regulations; Extension of Comment Period

    #2025-16919