HR - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

On October 30, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois denied the government’s motion to narrow—and partially stay—the court’s April 14, 2025, preliminary injunction barring the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing Executive Order (EO) 14173’s “Certification Prov

On October 31, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington halted enforcement of Section 3(b)(iv) of Executive Order 14173 (the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Order”) and Section 3(g) of Executive Order (EO) 14168 (the “Gender Order”) against the City of Seattle by

DEI programs are under the microscope. With new DOJ and EEOC guidance, employers are asking: what’s allowed, what’s risky, and how do we keep inclusion alive while staying compliant? In this episode, Jen breaks down the latest federal developments and offers practical ways to balance culture with co

A DEI Conundrum: We Employ U.S and Non-U.S. Workers. How Can We Straddle Diverging DEI Requirements? Introduction tgelbman@littler.com Tue, 08/26/2025 - 12:57

On August 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the Trump administration’s request to lift a stay blocking the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from terminating more than $780 million in federal grants that the agency determined had promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE

Federal Court Invalidates DOE’s Title VI Guidance—Key Implications for DEI Compliance On August 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a significant decision in American Federation of Teachers v. U.S. Department of Education , holding that the Department’s demand that

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released new guidance to all federal agencies clarifying what types of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices and policies would be considered illegal discrimination by federal funding recipients, including federal contractors, as defi

Department of Justice Offers Further Guidance Regarding Unlawful Discrimination and DEI On July 30, 2025, the Department of Justice released a memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi to all federal agencies providing guidance for recipients of federal funding regarding unlawful discrimination. tgelbman

Federal Court Partially Blocks Enforcement of Parts of Executive Orders on DEI and Gender Identity On June 9, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a ruling in San Francisco AIDS Foundation v. Trump , temporarily blocking the enforcement of several provisions i

TakeawaysRecent legal developments underscore the importance of program design.Assessing employee training programs to ensure they meet current legal standards is key.Employers should establish effective processes to address complaints and requests for reasonable accommodations related to training a

Organizing and conducting cultural celebrations, acknowledgements, and educational programs in the workplace present thornier issues today in light of the new administration’s policies, including the numerous executive orders (EO) pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that President T

Federal Court Vacates EEOC Harassment Guidance Regarding LGBTQ Individuals On May 15, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas vacated portions of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)’s Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace relating to LGBTQ employ

On April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to stop accrediting organizations from including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements as part of accreditation standards.

On April 24, 2025, a federal judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire largely blocked the U.S. Department of Education from cutting funding for schools that refuse to drop diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

By: Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know By: Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know Federal courts continue to navigate the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) lands

On April 15, 2025, a group of former U.S. Department of Labor officials issued an “open letter” urging federal contractors to continue voluntary diversity practices, including conducting self-assessments, despite the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs a

FCC Takes Aim at Media Companies’ IE&D Efforts Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr recently revealed in a social media post the agency’s latest probe into various media entities’ inclusion, equity, and diversity efforts. tgelbman@littler.com Mon, 04/14/2025 - 16:23

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 assistance issued by the acting director of the EEOC last month.

In this episode, Jen reviews the EEOC’s new guidance regarding “unlawful” DEI programs.

Jennifer Shaw appeared on “The Afternoon News with Kitty O’Neal” to discuss the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's guidance on implementing Pres. Trump's DEI Executive Orders. You can listen to the interview here.