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Building upon prior statements and positions on the issue, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has reportedly opened investigations into federal government contractors and grant recipients with diversity, equity, and inclusion...more
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly launched False Claims Act (FCA) investigations related to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices, raising the stakes for companies seeking to manage DEI...more
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The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently released preliminary guidance, FAQs, and reporting templates for the 2025 pay data reporting cycle (reports currently due May 13, 2026). These materials outline...more
On December 23, the CFPB released its annual fair lending report, which reviews the agency’s enforcement and supervision activities for 2024 and described a significant policy shift in fair lending oversight since the close...more
We continue our series of topics addressed during Ward and Smith’s Employment Law Symposium, focusing on the current state of DEI. X. Lightfoot, a member of the firm’s labor/employment group and a North Carolina State Bar...more
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The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has posted updated FAQs regarding the preliminary versions of the 2025 Pay Data Reporting templates that have been posted to the CRD’s website. The preliminary versions of the...more
Holiday-season anti-harassment trainings can backfire. A recent Second Circuit (which covers New York, Vermont and Connecticut) decision underscores that when workplace training content crosses the line into essentialist,...more
For large employers — and for tech companies providing hiring platform technology for employers — the risk profile around AI-assisted hiring has shifted from “future concern” to something you need to worry about right now....more
Following a series of signals throughout 2025 that investigations into corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives were coming, recent reporting has confirmed the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has...more
If you’ve ever had a parent or visitor arrive at your school event with a dog, you’ve probably found yourself asking: What are my legal responsibilities? What questions am I allowed to ask? How do I balance access, safety,...more
Blog Overview: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published an Information Collection Request on January 7, 2025, seeking reauthorization to enforce Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act...more
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On November 25, 2025, Pennsylvania enacted House Bill No. 439, titled “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act” (CROWN). CROWN amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) to prohibit discrimination...more
A US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Section 504 final rule imposes a May 2026 deadline on covered healthcare companies. Never before has a rule required all recipients of federal financial assistance –...more
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In a sweeping new decision, Division I of Washington’s Court of Appeals expanded the scope of the Washington Law Against Discrimination (“WLAD”) for individuals who claim to be discriminated against by a business....more
On December 29*, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to rescind harassment Guidance that was issued in April 2024, during the Biden Administration. This...more
Attending Relativity Fest this year was more than just a professional milestone, it was a highly rewarding personal experience, as I was invited to share my insights on access to justice, a topic that I find extremely...more
Businesses in Singapore should be aware of new measures aimed at improving workplace fairness. Together, two new laws will create the city‑state’s first unified framework addressing workplace discrimination and are slated to...more