Kathlyn Perez, founder of New Orleans-based Perez Law LLC, will deliver a comprehensive presentation on the evolving landscape of federal employment law at Marine Log’s TTB 2025 conference in Mobile, Ala., on March 25-26. In light of the recent changes in the priorities of the Trump administration, this session will provide crucial insights for federal contractors and maritime businesses on how to adapt and stay compliant with the latest regulatory shifts.
Perez will start by discussing the significant changes in federal employment law, particularly focusing on the recent executive orders that have reshaped affirmative action, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and workforce policies.
A major point of focus will be the January 21, 2025, executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which rescinded Executive Order 11246. This executive order, originally established in 1965, had prohibited federal contractors from discriminating based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, while also mandating affirmative action programs. The recent revocation of this order removes the requirement for federal contractors to implement such programs, prompting an immediate need for businesses to review and adjust their employment policies accordingly.
Further, the presentation will explore the broader impact of this move, particularly the elimination of DEI programs within federal...
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