Challenges to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs are at an all-time high and increasing. Executive orders (EOs) issued by President Donald Trump prohibit “illegal DEI” activities by federal agencies, contractors,...more
2/3/2025
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In a 9-8 en banc decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a three-judge panel decision and invalidated the Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule, Rule 506, that had been approved by the Securities and...more
Supplier diversity programs are business initiatives designed to include businesses owned by traditionally underrepresented groups in companies’ supply chains. Effective supplier diversity programs expand supplier bases,...more
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Development (DCED) awarded more than $18 million in grant funding to 36 recipients through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Recipients include contractor groups...more
The U.S. Supreme Court held that the use of race in university and college admissions is unconstitutional. Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, No. 20-1199, together with Students...more
7/6/2023
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Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina ,
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Wage and Hour
Two oft-asked questions by companies seeking to enhance their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and performance are: (1) Should we create employee resource groups (ERGs)? and (2) How do we make ERGs most...more
In September 2021, Congress continues to debate a bipartisan infrastructure bill. The Biden Administration estimates that if its $1 trillion plan is enacted, the legislation will create up to two million new job per year for...more
In the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd and the resulting Black Lives Matters protests, many companies, including construction companies, issued public statements decrying racism and asserting their support for...more
Construction has long been a difficult industry for women, minorities, and LGBT workers as old ideas are slow to fade. The situation is starting to change. Both employers and labor unions increasingly recognize the value of...more
A new California law requires large insurers to report on the demographics of their governing boards and the amounts they spend with businesses owned by minorities, women, LGBT individuals, veterans, and disabled veterans....more
An effective supplier diversity program can provide multiple benefits for construction companies, including enhanced innovation, profitability, and the ability to attract and retain qualified minority and female employees....more
The leading organization for general contractors in the U.S. has announced a new effort to attract more women and minorities to construction.
The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) said it will push to expand...more
The general counsel of a national construction company had told me that ongoing labor shortages are a major problem and he asked whether diversity and inclusion programs could help.
This general counsel is not alone in his...more