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,...
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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...
Not Digging Deep Enough? The Dangers of Mediocre Workplace Investigations
I n a recent employment discrimination case, the plaintiff, a Black employee, claimed his termination following a workplace investigation...
Pro Tip: If You See a Gun at Work, Don’t Wait Three Days to Tell Someone
E specially if you’re gonna claim discrimination when you eventually get fir e d. That’s among the takeaways from...
AI Predicts Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling on Workplace Discrimination
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a case where a...
No Sanctuary from Title VII: Judge Rejects Religious Defenses in Transgender Firing Case
“We are terminating you for ‘denying biological and chromosomal sex assigned at birt h .’” That’s what a transgender...
15 States Offer Tips On How DEI/DEIA Initiatives Can REDUCE Legal Risk for Your Business
T he federal government may be cracking down on what it deems “illegal DEI,” but a new memo from the...
Federal Judge Blocks Key Provisions of Executive Orders Targeting Workplace DEI Programs
A federal judge in Maryland has issued a nationwide injunction halting key provisions of two executive orders that sought...
Join us on March 12 at 2 ET for “DEI Now: Where to Stop, Proceed With Caution, and Move Ahead”
P resident Trump’s recent Executive Order, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” has raised pressing questions about the...
“Anti-American” Bias in Hiring? The EEOC Says It’s Watching
Y esterday, I received an email from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission that literally took my breath away....
Are You Paying Employees Correctly? The Travel Time Rule You Can’t Ignore!
T he Fair Labor Standards Act has been known to trip up HR professionals and employer lawyers, too. Payment...
Did I ever tell you about that grocery worker fired for buying beer 
for her underage grandson who then claimed age discrimination?
L ast night, I read a First Circuit decision about an employee at a grocery store who violated company...
From Protection to Rejection: How The EEOC’s New Stance on Trans Rights and Gender Identity Impacts Employers
O n Saturday, the Associated Press reported that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) moved to drop several lawsuits...
Subject: Out of Office – Fly Eagles Fly!
I nternal: Subject: Out of Office – Fly Eagles F l y! I am currently out of the office,...
Trouble Brewing? Missouri Serves Up DEI Discrimination Lawsuit Against Starbucks
& nb s p ; Yesterday, I discussed the viability and legality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)...