DOL Rescinds Title VI Disparate Impact Rules for Funding Recipients

Short summary

The DOL issued a final rule effective July 2, 2026, rescinding disparate impact liability provisions from its Title VI regulations for recipients of federal financial assistance. The rule removes language prohibiting criteria with discriminatory effects, rescinds affirmative action references, and aligns with Executive Order 14281. Federal contractors should review funded programs and employment practices, as other laws may still impose disparate impact obligations.

• •DOL rescinded disparate impact provisions in Title VI regulations effective July 2, 2026
• •Rule removes effect-based discrimination language and affirmative action references
• •Other federal, state, and local laws may still recognize disparate impact theories

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