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Employee Training Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) Affirmative Action

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What to do about DEI? Former EEOC officials weigh in

On March 19, Andrea Lucas (Republican appointee), Acting Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, released a document titled, “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work,” offering...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

New EEOC Guidance Advises on Acceptable Workplace DEI Practices

The EEOC and Department of Justice have weighed in on DEI in the workplace. In two guidance documents, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) presented its stance for employers to steer clear of illegal...more

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Trump Rolls Back DEI in the US – Should UK Employers Change Course?

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Almost immediately after taking the presidential oath of office, President Trump sprang into action, signing multiple executive orders that address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and policies. This included...more

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What’s Next for OFCCP Under The Second Trump Term?

With President Trump’s second administration set to begin on January 20, 2025, federal contractors and subcontractors are anxiously awaiting what he might do with respect to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs...more

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A Look at the Proliferation of New Legislation Addressing IE&D Across the Country

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Over the last two years, starting even before the Supreme Court’s decision regarding affirmative action in June 2023, there has been a noticeable uptick in bills introduced in state legislatures restricting inclusion, equity,...more

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Webinar: Is Your DEI Policy Setting You Up for a Lawsuit?

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This webinar addresses the legal challenges presented by harassment, reverse discrimination and Section 1981 claims, among others, as well as various defenses and measures your team can take to reduce the risk of legal...more

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Office of the Level Playing Field

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The recent New York Times piece about the efforts of some organizations to “rebrand” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives to avoid ensnaring those programs in some recent state statutory training bans is a...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

DEI Quiz!

What's legal, and what's not? Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in employment are increasingly being challenged in the courts. How much do you know about the legalities? Take our quiz and find out! This is a hard...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Impact of the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action in Education on Workplace DEI

In June 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued rulings in two related cases: Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina, Nos. 20-1199 & 21-707,...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Employer Considerations Following the Supreme Court’s Decision on Affirmative Action

Although developments in higher education on the issue of affirmative action in admissions may not seem relevant to private employers, the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision should prompt employers to reexamine their own...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Navigating Today’s Tough HR Questions: Best Practices from the Experts - July 21st, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

As diversity, equity, and inclusion take center stage in the HR landscape, challenges emerge. What are the EEO and ADA considerations employers need to keep in mind as we consider returning to work and leverage telework? How...more

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An Employer's Guide To Addressing Workplace Diversity

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Recent events and attendant social justice movements have thrust long-standing racial inequities into the spotlight and ignited a national and global conversation. That conversation has not only taken place in the streets,...more

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