Regulation of the Month: EO 11246 Rescinded

Learn more about the impact of the Trump Administration that required federal contractors to recruit women and minorities and not engage in discriminatory hiring practices.

SMACNA’s Regulation of the Month focuses on the Trump Administration revoking Executive Order 11246. Prior to its revocation, EO 11246 required federal contractors to recruit women and minorities and banned discriminatory hiring practices. This video will give you a better insight into the impact this order could have on your business. Watch the regulation of the month below. 


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