EEOC, signaling crackdown on DEI under Trump, says some policies are illegal
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has warned employers that their diversity, equity and inclusion policies may ...
Federal Agencies (Sort Of) Spell Out the DEI Practices Your Company Needs to Avoid
Amid the new administration's policy changes, longstanding corporate DEI efforts are now 'illegal.' We now know a little more ...
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Civil rights agencies that once promoted DEI now work to wipe it out
Backed by a 2023 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court overturning affirmative action in college admissions, the administration is taking the baton from a growing number of conservative groups and ...
How Law Firms Singled Out by EEOC for DEI Practices Can Respond
On this podcast episode we’re talking about yet another way the administration is going after firms. Andrea Lucas, the acting ...
EEOC DEI Letters Challenge Law Firms’ Involvement with Diversity-Oriented Nonprofits
The EEOC asked about law firms’ relationships with Sponsors for Educational Opportunity and the Leadership Council on Legal ...
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EEOC Sets Its Sights on DEI Programs: What Employers Need to Know
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced that it will be examining DEI programs for potential violations of Title ...
7 Former EEOC Officials Condemn the Agency’s Anti-DEI Probe of 20 Major Law Firms
In a letter addressed to acting chair Andrea Lucas, the former staffers urge the EEOC to withdraw its demands for specific ...
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How Employers Can Navigate New Joint Guidance From DOJ, EEOC on DEI and Workplace Discrimination
Last week, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released two technical ...
Trump EEOC Hits Big Law Firms With DEI Bias Investigations (2)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Kirkland & Ellis, Ropes & Gray, and Simpson Thacher, among other ...
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‘Illegal DEI’ Still Undefined in New EEOC, DOJ Guidance: Compliance Considerations for Employers
Takeaways The guidance is “focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to ‘diversity, equity, and ...
Trump EEOC Offers Guidance on 'DEI-Related Discrimination'
The new administration's Labor Department clarified its stance on diversity initiatives based on existing employment law.
Agency DEI Discrimination Guidance Lays Groundwork for Enforcement Actions
What is DEI discrimination? The answer is still unclear but memos from the EEOC indicate it's going to be a high priority for ...