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The Future of DEI Shareholder Proposals

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Following the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests against racial inequity in 2020, many companies increased their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), as well as their external...more

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What’s New in Pregnancy and Parenting on Campus: New Regulations from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the...

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Over the last several years, we have seen an increase in focus on the rights of pregnant and parenting people on campus in higher education—from a string of recent Office for Civil Rights (OCR) resolutions, to new federal...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 4, April 2024

Welcome to the fourth issue of The Academic Advisor for 2024. We begin this edition with discussion of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education released its...more

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DEI in the Crosshairs: Reflections On 2023 And Predictions For 2024

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From the classroom to the boardroom, attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) gained significant momentum in 2023. Bolstered by their victory at the Supreme Court in the Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) cases,...more

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The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs

Key Points - - In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, challenges to DEI initiatives have focused on programs that facially appear to provide a zero-sum advantage based on protected...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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Time is Running Out for Independent Schools to Complete Their EEO-1 Reporting Requirements Before December 5

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Schools sometimes forget that they are businesses – and businesses are required to submit workforce demographic data to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) by December 5 this year. This legal requirement...more

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Employment Law Now VII-134-Panel Discussion on Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling and the Impact on Employer DEI Programs

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Michael Schmidt is joined by a panel that includes EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas and Cozen O'Connor Labor & Employment Attorneys Debra Friedman and Alan Pittler to discuss the Supreme Court's June 29, 2023 decision on...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: August 2023 #3

Monday, August 14, 2023: U.S. Justice & Education Departments Issued Joint Resources on Lawfully Advancing DEI Following Supreme Court’s University Admissions Decision - The U.S. Departments of Justice (“DOJ”) and Education...more

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action in College Admissions

On Thurs. June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that race-conscious admissions policies are unconstitutional and invoked the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, stating that Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions programs...more

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Seventh Circuit Revives Teacher’s Religious Discrimination Case Over Transgender Students’ Names and Pronouns

On July 31, 2023, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals revived a Christian teacher’s religious discrimination lawsuit over his refusal to refer to transgender students by their names and pronouns with which they identified. ...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Understanding the New Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and Full Scope of Pregnancy-Related Discrimination Laws for Schools

On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”) went into effect. This new law requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for the known limitations of a worker relating to pregnancy,...more

DirectEmployers Association

Part II: Four Implications Impacting Federal Government Contractors & Employers Following the SCOTUS Decision in the Harvard & UNC...

Monday, July 10, 2023: Part II: Four Implications Impacting Federal Government Contractors & Employers Following the SCOTUS Decision in the Harvard & UNC Cases + “Life Preserver” Practical Next Step Suggestions - This is...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: July 2023 #3

Friday, June 2, 2023: FAR Council’s Interim Rule Banned TikTok on Federal Government Contractor Devices - August 1 Deadline for Public Comments on Interim Rule - Ban Implemented Due to National Security Concerns - ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

What Does Affirmative Action’s Death Knell Mean for Employers?

At the end of June, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows Of Harvard College, Nos. 20-1199 & 21-707, 2023 WL 4239254 (U.S. June 29, 2023), outlawed race-based...more

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Supreme Court Restricts Use of Race in College Admissions; Decision Could Impact Employers as Well

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On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling sharply restricting the use of race in college admissions. The Court’s decision immediately reshaped the landscape of student affirmative action...more

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Potential Private Sector Implications of the Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark decision in the cases Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina upended prior...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Does SCOTUS decision on affirmative action put employers’ DEI efforts at risk?

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court held that admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution by using...more

DirectEmployers Association

OFCCP Week In Review: July 2023

Tuesday, June 27, 2023: At 11th Hour, OFCCP Made Changes to Contractor Portal FAQ - Update Made Two Days Prior to Certification Deadline - Thursday, June 29 “Deadline” Not Extended - Adding to the existing...more

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Practical Takeaways for Employers from the Supreme Court Affirmative Action Decision

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On 29 June 2023, the US Supreme Court issued its decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, and reversed the longstanding rule that race can be considered as a plus factor among...more

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Client Alert: The Supreme Court Strikes Down Race-Conscious Admissions Programs: Key Takeaways for Higher Education and Corporate...

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On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina. In a 6-3 decision[1] authored by Chief Justice...more

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DEI Efforts in the Wake of the Supreme Court’s College Admissions Decision

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Last week the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision ending a four-decade precedent which had allowed universities and colleges to consider the race of applicants during the admissions process. What, if anything,...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Prepares to Adjourn by Issuing Two Highly Anticipated Decisions Involving Affirmative Action and Religious...

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June 30 will mark the end of the 2022-2023 U.S. Supreme Court term. The high court has a penchant for issuing highly anticipated decisions during the last few days of the term, such as overturning Roe v. Wade last year in a...more

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Court Blocks EEOC Guidance on Transgender Bathroom and Pronoun Policies

Last summer, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance for employers addressing — among other things — bathroom use and pronouns for transgender workers. A federal court has now blocked the EEOC from...more

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A Pay Audit is the Perfect Way for Schools to Ring in the New Year

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The end of the year is always a good time to assess what measures you can take to ensure compliance with employment laws and strive for a positive work environment at your school. A pay equity audit is one such measure that...more

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