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DOJ’s New Civil Rights Fraud Initiative – The Investigations are Coming!

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On May 19, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative), which will use the federal False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue claims against recipients...more

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EEOC Technical Assistance Documents on DEI Programs Increase Pressure on Employers

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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Public Affairs issued a press release announcing two technical assistance documents jointly released by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...more

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Rising Temperatures in the Workplace: How to Address the Increase in Workplace Civility Concerns

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In today’s increasingly polarized world, the workplace is not immune to the tensions arising from divergent political, social and cultural views. This is particularly evident in discussions surrounding diversity, equity and...more

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Federal Government Contractors May No Longer Have 90 Days to Comply With Trump Administration’s DEI Executive Order

GSA FAR Class Deviations - Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” issued on January 21, 2025, caused immediate confusion for federal government contractors since their...more

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Led by DOJ, Federal Agencies Convene to Coordinate Safeguarding Civil Rights from AI-Related Harms — AI: The Washington Report

On October 9, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division convened the heads of federal agency civil rights offices to discuss and promote coordination around preventing harms that may stem from AI, including...more

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SEC Settlement A Reminder for Employers: Review Your Separation Agreements

by Mark Wiletsky Mark Wiletsky Companies routinely use separation agreements with departing employees.  Through those agreements, the employee receives some type of separation benefit (typically a payment or severance), and...more

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[Webinar] New Year, New Resolutions: Is your Workplace Prepared for 2023 and Beyond? - January 26th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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As we kick-off 2023, employers should ask themselves if their workplace is ready to thrive in the New Year. Join FordHarrison partner Kristin Gray for an in-depth discussion on: - Developments in Recruitment and Hiring –...more

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EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance with Anti-Retaliation Section

On November 17, 2021, the EEOC updated its technical guidance on COVID-19 and anti-discrimination with a new anti-retaliation section. The new section largely restates existing statutory anti-retaliation protections in the...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: October 2016

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Last week, California Governor Jerry Brown signed a law that requires employers to prove they are not paying workers differently because of their race or ethnicity. This new requirement builds on California’s Equal Pay Act,...more

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