Michigan Labor & Employment Law Blog

Should Your Business Sign SBA Form 601 Requiring Non-Discriminatory Hiring Practices?

In 1965, President Lyndon Johnson issued Executive Order 11246 requiring all contractors and sub-contractors working on a project financed by more than $10,000 of federal funding (including Small Business Administration (SBA) loans) to practice affirmative action in hiring and not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Prior to the issuance of EO 11246, white males held most of the jobs in the construction industry. In the 60 years since it became effective, the number of racial and ethnic minorities employed on construction projects has increased significantly. Read More ›

Categories: Contracts, Employment

Posted by: Nicholas J. Stock II

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