Articles Posted in Discrimination and Unlawful Harassment

| by

Yesterday, my law partner Amy Epstein Gluck and I hosted a Zoom conversation with former EEOC Commissioner Chai Feldblum on the legal boundaries of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Given the political climate and a flurry of legal developments—including EEOC inquiries and high-profile settlements—many employers are wondering: Can we still do DEI?

Chai’s answer? Yes—if you do it smart, inclusive, and legal. Continue reading

| by

 

ChatGPT-Image-Apr-15-2025-05_19_14-PM

Today’s the day.

At 12:00 PM ET, my law partner Amy Epstein Gluck and I will be hosting a free Zoom conversation with Chai Feldblum, former EEOC Commissioner and a nationally recognized voice on civil rights and workplace inclusion.

If you’re an employer, HR professional, attorney, or business leader trying to make sense of the legal landscape surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) — this is the conversation you need to hear. Continue reading

| by

ChatGPT-Image-Apr-14-2025-07_41_51-PM-683x1024

Some employers think they’ve found a silver bullet: delegate the tough call to someone else and—boom—problem solved, liability dodged. But as the Ninth Circuit recently reminded us, an “independent” reviewer isn’t a shield if they’re just channeling someone else’s bias. Continue reading

| by

ChatGPT-Image-Apr-13-2025-07_47_23-PM-683x1024

Employees might think pressing record is harmless—especially when trying to document what’s said in a heated meeting. But one Director of Social Services found out the hard way that secret recordings—even legal ones—can land employees on the unemployment line. Continue reading

| by

ChatGPT-Image-Apr-9-2025-10_00_34-PM-1024x683

A major legal battle is unfolding over whether President Trump had the power to fire two Senate-confirmed officials from independent federal agencies. One is Jocelyn Samuels, formerly of the EEOC. The other is Gwynne Wilcox, who had just started a second term on the NLRB. Their cases are raising serious questions about how much control a president can exercise over agencies that are supposed to be independent. Continue reading

| by

ChatGPT-Image-Apr-6-2025-08_32_44-PM-1024x683

If your company has a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative — or you’re thinking about starting one — you’ve likely been paying attention to the legal noise surrounding these programs lately. Continue reading

| by

ChatGPT-Image-Apr-3-2025-12_11_36-AM

A recent decision from the Third Circuit shows how courts are looking closely—not just at what arbitration agreements say, but also at how they’re rolled out. And even if a dispute doesn’t qualify for the new federal carveout for sexual harassment claims, employers still need to be ready to prove their agreements are enforceable. Continue reading

| by

ChatGPT-Image-Apr-1-2025-08_36_41-PM-1024x683

Last week, a federal court put the brakes on two executive orders aimed at ending federal support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Citing First Amendment concerns, the court issued a temporary injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s enforcement of key provisions affecting DEI-related speech and activity.

Here’s what happened—and why it matters for employers and HR professionals working with federal grants. Continue reading

“Doing What’s Right – Not Just What’s Legal”
Contact Information

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Please do not include any confidential or sensitive information in a contact form, text message, or voicemail. The contact form sends information by non-encrypted email, which is not secure. Submitting a contact form, sending a text message, making a phone call, or leaving a voicemail does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Copyright © 2025, Eric B. Meyer
| All Rights Reserved Worldwide.
JUSTIA Law Firm Blog Design