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T he U.S. Department of Labor just quietly launched one of the most sweeping deregulatory efforts in recent memory, advancing over 60 proposals that could reshape workplace rules across industries. From overtime and minimum wage exemptions to cuts in affirmative action and workplace safety oversight, the July 1 rollout is being called one of the most ambitious federal red tape rollbacks in recent decades. Here’s what your business needs to know – and what to watch for next. What Just Happened? Without much fanfare, the Department of Labor (DOL)  unveiled a broad set of regulatory rollbacks  in response to President Trump’s executive order calling for federal agencies to rescind 10 regulations for every new one issued. S ecretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s announcement called it “the most ambitious proposal to slash red tape of any department across the federal government.” What’s On The Chopping Block? Key proposals include: Workplace Safety:   Rolling back employer ...

Spoiler: Section 503 takes center stage.   The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs dropped three proposed rules on July 1, offering revisions to its existing regulatory scheme. Key highlights : Executive Order 11246 . The OFCCP  proposes to rescind  the implementing regulations altogether. Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act . The OFCCP  proposes to update  the regulations to remove references to Executive Order 11246 and its regulations. Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act . In addition to eliminating references to Executive Order 11246, the OFCCP  proposes to rescind  all obligations relating to disability statistics , including voluntary invitations to applicants and employees to self-identify as disabled, the 7 percent utilization goal for individuals with a disability, and the data collection analysis. Proposed rule to rescind Executive Order 11246 regulations President Trump  revoked Executive Order 11246 ...