OFCCP Reinstates Monthly Employment Reports for Federal Construction Contractors

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced reinstating the Monthly Employment Utilization Report (Form CC-257) for federal construction contractors and subcontractors. The first report, covering March 2025, will be due by April 15, 2025, with subsequent reports due monthly by the 15th (or the next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday).

Key details include:

• The report is required for federally funded construction contracts and subcontracts exceeding $10,000.
• Contractors must report workforce data by race/ethnicity, gender, and trade for each Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA) or Economic Area (EA).
• The reports aim to address employment discrimination in construction, enhance OFCCP enforcement and compliance assistance, and allow contractors to monitor and improve equal employment opportunities.

To support compliance, OFCCP has published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on its CC-257 Report webpage, addressing common contractor concerns about the new requirements. Additionally, the agency plans to provide further compliance assistance, including a webinar, in early 2025.

The new requirements follow the final approval of Form CC-257 in September 2024 and complement earlier changes to contractor obligations. However, the policy’s future may depend on the decisions of the incoming presidential administration.