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President Trump’s latest executive order could change how the federal government handles workplace discrimination — but not in the way you might think.

Before you assume that disparate impact claims are gone for good, let’s unpack what the order does (and doesn’t) do. Continue reading

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

 

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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

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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

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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

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