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Aligning Enforcement: EEOC’s High-Tech Report and IER’s Growing Interest on AI Compliance

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Navigating the complex intersection of employment practices, technology, and the evolving legal landscape has become increasingly vital for those specializing in immigration compliance and related discrimination law. This...more

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EEOC Puts High Tech Employers on High Alert Regarding Discrimination

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has issued a report that should have high tech employers on high alert. According to the EEOC’s findings, analysis, and enforcement information, there...more

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EEOC Research Finds Unequal Opportunity in the High Tech Sector and Workforce

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released a report, “High Tech, Low Inclusion: Diversity in the High Tech Workforce and Sector from 2014 - 2022” which highlights demographic...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Federal court dismisses one of first post-SFFA lawsuits alleging “reverse” discrimination

Spoiler alert: DEI policy wasn't enough to establish discrimination. Five journalists who were formerly employed with Gannett Co., Inc., alleged that the media company’s diversity policies resulted in “reverse”...more

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Foley Automotive Update - September 2024

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New UAW contracts that raise wages and benefits at automotive suppliers could have broader impact on the supply base, according to a report in Crain’s Detroit. Delays or revisions of certain EV investments are expected to...more

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Five tactics to dispel negative stereotypes of DEI

Wait, not everything about DEI on the internet is true? For organizations that desire to retain or implement DEI practices, it is vital to address common misperceptions or negative stereotypes about DEI. When DEI policies...more

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Back to School: 3 Essential Employee Trainings

Back to school season isn't just for the kids! Employee and management trainings are an essential tool for keeping your workplace running smoothly and compliant with employment, cybersecurity, and data privacy laws. In this...more

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Diversity Matters Newsletter Summer 2024 Edition

“Nothing worth having comes easy.” -President Theodore Roosevelt Working towards real diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace should not be easy. In fact, it should be an uncomfortable, arduous journey where...more

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National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Summer 2024 Meeting Summary

The Mitchell Williams Insurance Regulatory team of lawyers recently attended the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Summer 2024 National Meeting which was held in Chicago, Illinois. We have prepared a...more

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Celebrating Women’s Equality Day: Honoring Progress, Recognizing Challenges, and Advancing Opportunities

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Women’s Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26, commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. This day marks a significant milestone in the...more

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A Look at Increased Oversight of Financial Institutions in Florida

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For several years, leaders in the Florida executive and legislative branches have sought regulatory and legislative changes to increase banking oversight at the state level. During the 2023 legislative session, House Bill 3...more

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Ten ways to avoid challenges to DEI initiatives

How prepared is your organization? Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies have faced increased...more

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The Reason Organizations Are Scaling Back DEI Efforts

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In July, John Deere announced it was dialing back some of its diversity and inclusion initiatives. The move came as the company was being targeted by a conservative activist. Deere, the world’s largest seller of farm...more

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Pay Equity Remediation Is Prevalent: Proceed With a Foundation of Compliance

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As pay equity continues to evolve as a key component of total rewards and talent management strategy, organizations are increasingly focused on remediating pay disparities. WorldatWork’s 2024-25 Salary Budget Survey revealed...more

International Lawyers Network

Kindness in a Digital World: Building Positive Brands and Relationships

On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more

International Lawyers Network

Combating Biases: Supporting Women in the Workplace Beyond Motherhood

Reading this article was a powerful and emotional experience. Sometimes, we know certain truths, but seeing them confirmed with actual data can be both validating and heartbreaking....more

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New Framework for Ensuring Accountability and Comparability in DEIA Efforts

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On July 25, 2024, the Civil Rights Audit Standards (the Standards) were published by an independent committee led by PolicyLink, a leading national research and action institute dedicated to racial and economic equity and...more

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Judge Clifton Newman's Impactful Legal Career and Transition to JAMS

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Although Judge Clifton Newman has served 24 years on the South Carolina Circuit Court, most of the country knows him best as the judge who presided over the criminal trial of Richard Alexander Murdaugh last year. During the...more

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DEI Under Scrutiny, Part XII: Scope of Pending Legal Challenge to Nasdaq’s Diversity Rule Narrows

On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) notified the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that at least part of the basis for the currently pending legal attack on the Nasdaq’s proposed...more

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MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter - August 2024

Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and...more

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Behind the Label – Ensuring Human Rights in Your Global Supply Chain

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On September 19, 2024, the NAVEX Next Virtual Conference will take place, with sessions designed to equip risk and compliance leaders with the latest news and guidance on how to navigate the complex landscape. This article,...more

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Northern District of California Denies Motion To Dismiss Putative Class Action Based On Financial Services Company’s Alleged...

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On July 29, 2024, Judge Trina L. Thompson of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California denied a motion to dismiss a putative securities class action brought by investors against a financial...more

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Rightsizing Reshapes the Legal Industry for the first half of 2024

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A wave of rightsizing is washing over the legal industry, according to a new mid-year analysis by Leopard Solutions. Following a period of rapid growth, law firms are now prioritizing efficiency and profitability, leading to...more

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Escaping the “Upside Down” – Halting Florida's Stop WOKE Act

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Two years ago, Florida became the center of widespread media attention with its enactment of a new law, which set out to curb training and teaching relating to inclusion, equity, and diversity (“IE&D”). Since then, there has...more

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Littler Lightbulb: July Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month....more

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