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On July 23, 2025, the White House released “America’s AI Action Plan” and President Trump signed three Executive Orders addressing AI development, federal procurement, and infrastructure. The 25-page AI Action Plan focuses on...more
The Acting Chair of the EEOC has been renominated to serve another term as commissioner, and testified at her confirmation hearing on June 18, 2025. Confirmation is required for her to continue as Acting Chair. Ms. Lucas’...more
On March 1, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14224 designating English as the official language of the United States. Framed as a step toward national cohesion, the Order revoked a Clinton-era directive...more
On April 23, President Trump issued an executive order, "Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy" (EO), intending to abolish a longstanding liability theory for workplace discrimination claims. Emphasizing the need...more
An Executive Order signed on April 23, 2025, promises to significantly limit federal enforcement tools in pursuing systemic discrimination claims. The Executive Order, titled “Restoring Equality in Opportunity and...more
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” directing federal agencies to effectively end the use of “disparate impact” liability in enforcing...more
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” (the “Executive Order”). The stated policy purpose of the Executive Order is to “eliminate the use of...more
In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin explores the concept of ‘DEI Diplomacy’ with Associate Corbin Carter and how the conversation around diversity, equity, and inclusion is...more
An Executive Order signed by President Trump on April 23, titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy,” directs federal agencies to shift their enforcement of civil rights laws away from disparate impact...more
Key Takeaways - Disparate impact liability holds employers accountable for policies that appear neutral, but disproportionately harm a protected group, even without discriminatory intent....more
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14281 titled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy.” The EO establishes the current administration’s policy broadly opposing the use of...more
On April 23, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy, which follows a string of prior EOs aimed at removing DEI programs, which we covered here and here....more
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
On March 19, 2025, EEOC Acting Chair, Andrea Lucas, issued a technical assistance document entitled “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work” ( “ DEI Technical Assistance Document 1”). On the same date,...more
In the aftermath of the Trump Administration’s actions regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and the issuance of several Executive Orders related to DEI initiatives, it is important for employers to be mindful of...more
Join a panel of CDF attorneys for an insightful webinar addressing the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for California employers in light of recent federal developments. The Trump...more
In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin unpacks the recent EEOC guidance on DEI discrimination with fellow Employment Member, Geri Haight. Jen and Geri discuss the content and...more
On April 3, 2025, a group of former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officials issued a statement defending specific employer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in response to technical...more
In the first two months of President Trump’s second term, his administration has sought to redefine “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEIA”) programs....more
The new federal administration has brought about significant changes to the EEOC’s regulatory guidance and enforcement priorities, some of which may conflict with existing state law in California and other jurisdictions. Join...more
On the heels of President Trumps Executive Orders signaling the administration’s intent to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the federal and private sector, the EEOC has issued two technical...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump enacted Executive Order (EO) 14168, which is titled “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” This EO mandates that various...more
On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration executed Executive Order 14173, entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The Order instructed the federal government to combat “illegal...more
The Trump Administration's focus on ending "illegal DEI discrimination" was recently operationalized by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in guidance released on...more
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) are the latest federal agencies to weigh in on the Trump Administration’s efforts to crack down on unlawful Diversity, Equity, and...more