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Executive Order Barring Use of Disparate Impact Theory Affects EEOC Claims

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On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order (Order) titled, “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” which prohibits federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...more

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Executive Order Limits Use of Disparate Impact Theory Under Civil Rights Act

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On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order that is intended to limit employees' and applicants' abilities to use the disparate impact theory of liability to establish violations of the Civil Rights...more

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10 Takeaways for Employers from the EEOC and DOJ Guidance on DEI-Related Discrimination in the Workplace

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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the release of two technical assistance documents which are “focused on educating the public about...more

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EEOC backtracks on transgender, pregnancy; full speed ahead against “anti-American” bias

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I reported a few weeks ago that President Trump fired two Democratic Commissioners of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (former Chair Charlotte Burrows and Jocelyn Samuels). He appointed Commissioner Andrea Lucas...more

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Proposed Regulations and Guidance Issued for Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces

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Although the regulations are not final and may change, government contractors should take steps now to prepare for the anticipated final regulations under the Executive Order. On May 28, the Federal Acquisition...more

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President's Executive Order Requires Prospective Federal Contractors To Disclose Violations Of Fourteen Federal Laws

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An Executive Order (E.O.) signed by President Obama on July 31 requires prospective federal contractors to disclose to agencies violations of 14 federal laws: the Fair Labor Standards Act; the Occupational Safety and Health...more

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President Obama Signs Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order

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On July 31, 2014, President Obama signed the “Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces” Executive Order, which requires bidders on federal procurement contracts for goods and services (including construction) in excess of $500,000 to...more

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