Articles Posted in August, 2025

New DOJ Memo Clarifies Legal Risks of DEI Programs—Employers Should Take Note

August 1, 2025 | by Eric B. Meyer

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The Department of Justice just offered more clarity on something most employers already know: you can’t treat people differently based on race or sex. But how does that principle apply to your DEI programs?

A new DOJ memo outlines where DEI initiatives might run afoul of federal law. It doesn’t change the rules—but it does spell out how some practices could create legal exposure. Continue reading

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