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New DEI Guidance Ties Federal Funding to Compliance and Provides Roadmap for Employers: Your 6 Biggest Takeaways

Federal officials just issued another warning that employers may be at risk of losing federal funding – including grant funding – if their DEI or similar programs violate anti-discrimination laws. Recent guidance from the...more

In the Crosshairs: Untangling the Legal Landscape on LGBTQ+ Workplace Rights Under Title VII

The EEOC recently updated its workplace harassment enforcement guidance to reflect a Texas federal court ruling that found the Biden-era EEOC had overstepped its authority by requiring bathroom, dress, and pronoun...more

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Pride Month and LGBTQ+ Rights in the Workplace?

Pride Month provides an opportunity for you to recognize the resilience of the LGBTQ+ community at your workplace amid an evolving and often challenging legal and political landscape. Now more than ever, this year’s Pride...more

SCOTUS Scraps Extra Hurdle in Majority-Group Bias Claims: 5 Ways That Things Will Change for Employers

The US Supreme Court just unanimously ruled that plaintiffs alleging workplace discrimination under Title VII are not required to meet a heightened evidentiary standard just because they have “majority-group” status....more

And Just Like That …. the EEO-1 Reporting Portal is Open: 5 Quick Tips for Employers

The EEO-1 reporting portal just opened yesterday and the turn-around time is quick: this year employers only have until June 24 to submit their data. Private employers with at least 100 employees and federal contractors with...more

Federal Judge Scraps Biden EEOC’s Gender Identity Guidance: Here’s What It Means for the Workplace

A federal judge in Texas just ruled that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) exceeded its authority by issuing enforcement guidance requiring bathroom, dress, and pronoun accommodations. In Thursday’s order...more

New Executive Order Takes On Disparate Impact Discrimination: 7 Major Takeaways for Employers

In another major shift for workplaces, President Trump issued an executive order Wednesday with huge implications for employment discrimination claims. For decades, employers could face liability for policies and practices...more

EEOC Issues Guidance on Unlawful Workplace DEI Programs: Top Takeaways for Employers

Employers just received some clarity on what type of workplace DEI programs may be risky under President Trump’s recent executive orders relating to illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The Equal Employment...more

States Take Stand Against Trump’s Anti-DEI Actions: What Employers Need to Know

Sixteen Democratic state attorneys general just issued joint guidance reaffirming their position that workplace diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) initiatives remain legal – and important to the modern workplace. The February...more

Growing Attacks on Corporate DEI Programs: 5 Employer Takeaways to Help Support Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are facing scrutiny across the country, causing some employers to scale down their DEI initiatives or drop them altogether. As companies face pressure and increasing legal challenges,...more

Pride Month is Here: Employer Resources for Supporting LGBTQ+ Workers and Staying Compliant All Year Long

Federal employment protections for LGBTQ+ individuals have greatly expanded over the past four years. While the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) remains committed to preventing workplace discrimination...more

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