The Case of the Conveniently Religious Employee
I ’ve got another confession to ma k e. One of my not-so-guilty pleasures is when employees seeking “religious”...
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Promoting DEI Legally: 11 Tips Straight from the EEOC Acting Chair
E mployers striving to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have faced stiff headwinds recently from the federal government....
The EEOC says that DEI training may lead to a hostile work environment claim.
And Kendrick Lamar and Drake may co-host a TED Talk on conflict resolution, the Dallas Cowboys may win the...
The EEOC Defines “Illegal DEI” – What Employers Need to Know
For several weeks, employment law and HR professionals have been hearing about the term “illegal DEI.” But what did...
Employer Alert: A New EEOC DEI Investigation Sparks Debate Among Past and Present Leaders
D iversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have become a fixture in many modern workplaces, designed to promote a...
Trump Rescinds Biden’s Labor Orders: What It Means for Federal Contractors
O n March 14, 2025, President Trump revoked two significant Biden-era executive orders, bringing major changes to federal contracting...
Two Judges Defend DEI—But Still Rule in Favor of Trump’s Anti-DEI Executive Orders
D espite two deciding judges expressing support for DEI, the Fourth Circuit unanimously ruled on Friday that two Executive...
One Misstep Cost This Employee His Accommodation—and His Case
A recent Sixth Circuit decision underscores the importance of following the right process when requesting workplace accommodations. The court...
No Women Allowed? That’ll Cost You $1.6 Million
R ecently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has garnered headlines (and blog posts) over a shift in enforcement priorities to issues...
FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: Have We Reached A U-Turn or Just a Detour?
As Tom Petty once sang, “The waiting is the hardest part.” Employers waiting on the uncertain fate of the...
Retaliation, Racial Slurs, and HR Failures: An Employer’s Roadmap to a Jury Trial
Title VII, the federal antidiscrimination law prohibiting race discrimination, is not a general civility code. An aggrieved employee must...
This University Was Sued Over Antiracism Training—Here’s Why the Court Dismissed It
A bout a year ago, a federal judge greenlit the lawsuit of a former university professor who alleged that...
NLRB Back in Action: Understanding the Wilcox Decision and What It Means for Employers
A federal court yesterday struck down President Trump’s attempt to fire National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) member Gwynne Wilcox....
Was This an Example of “Illegal DEI”? We’ll Never Know For Sure.
Diversity, equity, and inc lusion—better known as DEI—has been a hot topic lately. While DEI itself isn’t inherently illegal,...
Believe It Or Not: Atheists Can Have Religious Discrimination Claims Too
R eligious discrimination laws protect more than just those who attend church, temple, or mosque. Did you know that...
No, Your Religion Doesn’t Justify Workplace Bigotry—And, No, the Supreme Court Won’t Save You
S ome people seem to think the workplace is their personal soapbox, where they can broadcast whatever pops into...