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Articles by Denisha McKenzie
Federal Agencies Directed to End Enforcement of Disparate Impact Discrimination Claims Under President Trump’s New Executive Order | JD Supra
On April 23, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy” (“Executive Order”). This Executive Order is one in a series issued by President Trump with the goal of eliminating Diversity Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) policies and practices. This Executive Order focuses on dismantling legal claims for discrimination based on a disparate impact theory of liability.
Federal Court Puts Brakes on Trump-Era DEI Ban for Contractors: What California Employers Need to Know | JD Supra
Federal courts continue to navigate the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) landscape including Executive Orders targeting DEI.
[Webinar] The Future of DEI for California Employers in a Shifting Legal Landscape - April 30th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT | JD Supra
Join a panel of CDF attorneys for an insightful webinar addressing the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives for California employers in light of recent federal developments.
Enforcement Strategy Against DEI In Education and Private Sector Outlined in New Executive Order and U.S. Department of Education Publications | JD Supra
Despite the issuance of a sweeping national federal court injunction against President Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025 and January 21, 2025 Executive Orders that seek to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives in government agencies, educational institutions, and the private sector, the Trump Administration is moving forward with renewed efforts to curtail DEI programing and initiatives across the country.
Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of President Trump’s Anti-Diversity Equity and Inclusion Executive Orders | JD Supra
On February 21, 2025, the federal district court for the District of Maryland blocked President Donald Trump from enforcing a majority of two January 2025 Executive Orders that seek to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives in government agencies, educational institutions, and the private sector. The first Executive Order was signed on January 20, 2025, and is entitled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing.” (the “First Order”).
New Executive Order Targets Federal DEI Practices | JD Supra
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Order”).
Calif. Employers Note: Industrial Welfare Commission Is Back
By Denisha McKenzie and John Keeney (August 4, 2023, 1:55 PM EDT) -- On July 10, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed A.B. 102 into law, which took effect immediately.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions.
Newsom Revives the California Industrial Welfare Commission After Almost 20 Years | JD Supra
On July 10, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 102 into law (“AB 102”). This is the first time in almost 20 years that the Industrial Welfare Commission (“IWC”) has received funding from the state. The IWC, originally established in 1913 to regulate the working conditions of women and children in California, is now one of the state administrative agencies responsible for regulating wages, hours, and working conditions in California workplaces.
Restauranteur Stands on Principle and Prevails After Six Years of Litigation | JD Supra
After six years of litigation, a victory is etched in stone after the California Supreme Court denied review of a Court of Appeal decision that affirmed an arbitration award issued in favor of the employer in a hard-fought wrongful termination, associational discrimination and retaliation lawsuit brought by a former restaurant server. Partners Todd R. Wulffson and Denisha P. McKenzie represented the client in all phases of litigation, from arbitration to the California Supreme Court.
[Webinar] Top 10 Employment Concerns for CA Employers Related to Returning to Work and COVID Vaccinations - May 27th, 10:00 am PT | JD Supra
May 27th, 2021 10:00 AM PT It is now more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and there are still looming issues on which California employers must continue to focus in order to maintain compliance and to avoid administrative actions and potential litigation.
[Webinar] Developments, Updates & Predictions on Trade Secret & Non-Compete Laws for 2021 - March 30th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT | JD Supra
March 30th, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT As enforcement of non-compete agreements and non-solicitation provisions have become more challenging in California, trade secret protection becomes more important to protect your company’s assets. In addition, due to the pandemic and the popularity of remote work, it is even more important today for small and large companies to actively protect their invaluable assets and guard against employees who threaten to unfairly compete against your business.
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