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Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) Executive Orders

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Another battle in the war against DEI

A bill to "dismantle" DEI was introduced in Congress. Two Senate Republicans introduced a bill that, if passed, would effectively eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal government. The bill is...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: March 2024

Tuesday, February 27, 2024: U.S. OPM & OMB Jointly Published First Ever Strategic Plan on Hiring Military Spouses - Pursuant to an Executive Order (“EO) President Biden issued last summer, the U.S. Office of Personnel...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Implementing OFCCP’s New Scheduling Letter and Itemized Listing: “Fasten Your Seatbelts…”

In thinking through what are the current, 2024, big ticket items for Affirmative Practice, the head reels. Will the Harvard/University of North Carolina cases lead to court action seeking to limit Affirmative Action practice...more

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New Texas Law Prohibiting Institutions of Higher Education From Establishing or Maintaining DEI Offices Is Now Effective

Effective January 1, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits public institutions of higher education from, among other things, establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or hiring or assigning...more

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EEOC Issues Reports on Women in the Federal Sector

Results Show Underrepresentation in Leadership Positions and Significant Pay Gaps - WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today released three reports focusing on different groups of women in...more

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What’s All the Chatter About? Does the Supreme Court’s Harvard Opinion Really Endanger Environmental Justice Priorities?

As so many of my professional circles eagerly awaited the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (the Harvard Decision), they wondered what it might mean for the Biden administration’s...more

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[Webinar] Facilitating Effective Focus Groups for DEIA Change Management - April 19th, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm EDT

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There is increasing focus on public accountability for visible progress made towards organizational diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) commitments for both private employers and government agencies....more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Standing Up for Diversity: How the Federal Government and States Are Fighting Back Against Anti-DEI Initiatives

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Since we published our prior client alert on state efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, state-level anti-DEI efforts have gained significant momentum. Several new anti-DEI legislative...more

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Constangy Webinar - DEI Audits: Tools to Enhance Your DEI Practices

Constangy partners Cara Crotty and Lara de Leon presented a webinar on the importance of DEI and provided suggestions on what organizations can do to determine whether its efforts are fostering a diverse, equitable, and...more

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Florida’s “Stop Woke” Act Limits the Topics Employers Can Discuss in D&I Training

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On March 10, 2022, Florida became the first state in the nation to pass a law (which Governor DeSantis is expected to sign) placing strict limitations on the topics that an employer can discuss when conducting diversity...more

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New “Stop Woke Act” to Expand Florida Employer Liability

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On March 10, 2022, the Florida Legislature passed Florida House Bill 7 / Senate Bill 148, which have a stated purpose of protecting “individual freedom.” The law, nicknamed the “Stop Woke Act,” expands Florida employers’...more

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Ten Legislative and Policy Trends for Licensing Boards and Associations to Watch in 2022

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In state capitals across the country, a new year signals the start of a new legislative session. And this opens the door to new rules affecting state regulatory and occupational licensing boards and the practitioners they...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Will It Be Possible For Our “Whole Self” To Return To Work?

Like most of you, 2021 has been sort of surreal. After more than a year of some hybrid form of working from home with your “pod” of people (family, friends, or some combination thereof), where our collective 24/7 life cycle...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: September 2021

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Was the OFCCP Director’s Message at the 2021 NILG National Conference?

In her presentation at the 2021 NILG National Conference, OFCCP Director Yang indicated the general direction of the Agency under the new administration. Significant change may await us....more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: July 2021

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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The SEC’s Rulemaking Agenda: ESG

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On June 11, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its Spring 2021 Rule List. Among the proposed rulemaking topics are various environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) disclosures. Although...more

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Texas Legislative Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-Related Bills

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In the recent 87th legislative session, the Texas Legislature contended with several bills that address or may impact areas relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within Texas government, public and...more

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Labor & Employment Actions in Biden's First 100 Days

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Jackson Walker Labor & Employment attorney Jackie Staple discuss what actions President Biden and his administration have taken during his first 100 days in office. Aside from prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccine distribution,...more

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President Biden’s Recent Executive Orders Seek to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Back in February, Jackson Walker summarized several of President Biden’s executive orders and memoranda that addressed areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Since taking the Oath of Office, Biden has signed over 40...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: March 2021

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2021 #3

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Biden Immigration Enforcement Priorities - Immigration enforcement priorities have shifted since President Joe Biden took office in January 2021 and several...more

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President Biden Issues Executive Order Addressing Sexism and Structural Racism, and Rescinding the Trump Administration’s...

On January 20, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order entitled “On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.”  The Executive Order initially recognizes that...more

Epstein Becker & Green

President Biden Revokes Trump Administration’s Workplace Diversity Training Restrictions

On his first day in Office, President Biden issued Executive Order 13985, “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government” (“Executive Order”), stating that “[i]t is . . . the...more

Epstein Becker & Green

#WorkforceWednesday: The Biden EEOC, New Religious Guidance, and Diversity Training Ban Repealed - Employment Law This Week

This week, we look at leadership changes and new religious guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Biden EEOC Takes Shape The Biden EEOC is taking shape, with Democratic Commissioner Charlotte...more

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