The EEOC says that DEI training may lead to a hostile work environment claim.
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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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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)...
Discomfort Isn’t Discrimination: Court Sides with DEI Training
So much ink has been spilled recently about the viability and legality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in...
DOJ To Employers With DEI Policies: We May Pursue You Civilly And CRIMINALLY.
O n Wednesday, the Attorney General issued a memo titled “Ending Illegal DEI and DEIA Discrimination and Preferences,” a...
How could racial slurs and offensive graffiti not be a hostile work environment? I’ll try to explain.
L ast night, I came across a court decision that raised some eyebrows. The case involved a black employee...
DEI Shake-Up: What President Trump’s Executive Order Means for Your Business
I CYMI, President Trump has issued an Executive Order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” This order...