President Trump has rescinded several executive orders aimed at promoting diversity in the workforce, including the significant EO 11246 established by Lyndon B. Johnson. This executive order historically prohibited federal contractors from discriminating based on race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The move reverses protections against discrimination, aligning hiring processes to a purported 'merit-based' system. The change has sparked debate over whether it will enhance hiring practices or undermine equal opportunity for various groups within the federal contractor system.
In an executive order published today, Trump rescinded several prior executive orders linked to promoting diversity in the federal government and government contractor workforce.
Johnson's Equal Employment Opportunity EO prohibited any federal contractor from discriminating against employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.
President Trump indicated he hopes his orders will return Uncle Sam to 'merit-based' hiring, which is meant to ensure the best-skilled candidates are hired.
This latest action goes further than tackling diversity; it also prohibited federal contractors from retaliating against employees for discussing equal employment issues.
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