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DOJ Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting Corporate DEI Programs and Antisemitism | JD Supra
On Monday, May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new initiative titled the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will use the False Claims Act (FCA) to further the Trump Administration’s stated goals of ending discrimination by federal fund recipients, with an eye towards ending antisemitism and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs determined to be unlawful by discriminating against one group in favor of others.
DOJ Establishes Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Targeting Corporate DEI Programs and Antisemitism [Alert]
On Monday, May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new initiative titled the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will use the False Claims Act (FCA) to further the Trump Administration’s stated goals of ending discrimination by federal fund recipients, with an eye towards ending antisemitism and DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs determined to be unlawful by discriminating against one group in favor of others.
How the EEOC/DOJ Is Defining and Investigating DEI Initiatives and What Employers Should Do | JD Supra
Introduction On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly issued informal guidance called, “What To Do if You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work.” While the guidance broadly describes what could constitute discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, it is accompanied by a longer question and answer document from the EEOC on the subject that included citations supposedly supporting the government’s...
How the EEOC/DOJ Is Defining and Investigating DEI Initiatives and What Employers Should Do [Alert]
Introduction On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly issued informal guidance called, “What To Do if You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work.” While the guidance broadly describes what could constitute discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, it is accompanied by a longer question and answer document from the EEOC on the subject that included citations supposedly supporting the government’s...
The Revocation of Executive Order 11246 – What It Means for Federal Contractors | JD Supra
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump, under the auspices of promoting civil rights and merit-based opportunity by ending “illegal” diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, revokes Executive Order (EO) 11246, as amended, which had been in place for 60 years.
The Revocation of Executive Order 11246 – What It Means for Federal Contractors [Alert]
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump, under the auspices of promoting civil rights and merit-based opportunity by ending “illegal” diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, revokes Executive Order (EO) 11246, as amended, which had been in place for 60 years.
How Anti-DEI Bill Could Affect Employers' Diversity Efforts
By Peter Ennis (August 28, 2024, 4:01 PM EDT) -- The Dismantle DEI Act of 2024 was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate by vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and others. If enacted, it would have far-reaching consequences for federal agencies, contractors and grant recipients, among others.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
How Anti-DEI Bill Could Affect Employers' Diversity Efforts
By Peter Ennis · August 28, 2024, 4:01 PM EDT The Dismantle DEI Act of 2024 was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate by vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, and others. If enacted, it... To view the full article, register now.
How Anti-DEI Bill Could Affect Employers' Diversity Efforts
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Peter Ennis authored a Law360 article discussing The Dismantle DEI Act of 2024, a proposed legislation aimed at curbing the implementation and promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices across federal agencies, contractors, and grant recipients. The bill seeks to amend several key statutes, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to ban mandatory DEI training, policies, and programs.
NLRB Makes it Harder to Discipline Employees who Engage in Abusive Behavior | JD Supra
May 9, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: In Lion Elastomers LLC, 372 NLRB No. 83 (5/1/2023)(Lion Elastomers), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) revisited the issue of what happens when an employee engages in abusive or inappropriate conduct while also participating in a protected, concerted activity that would otherwise be protected by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (Act).
How Able Is Abe?
Sign in and save to read later Print this article Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Get a link Request Reprint Permissions A SOFTER TOUCH FOR JAPAN When Junichiro Koizumi retired as Japan's prime minister last September, he left big shoes to fill.
City of Pittsburgh Enacts Ordinance Mandating Paid Time Off Related to COVID-19 | JD Supra
On December 9, 2020, Mayor Bill Peduto signed into law an ordinance covering employers with 50 or more employees and requiring them to provide paid time off for employees working in the city who miss work due to reasons related to COVID-19. The ordinance amended the city’s 2015 “Paid Sick Days Act” by adding an additional chapter called “Temporary Covid-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave.” Highlights of the ordinance are as follows: TO WHOM DOES THE LAW APPLY?
States of Flux — What Employers Need to Know About Election 2020 and New State Laws | JD Supra
With so much focus on the presidential election, there has been little mention of the meaningful changes to state laws approved by voters across the country. As noted below, many of these changes will have a significant impact on the workplace, and should be on the radar for employers doing business in these states. MINIMUM WAGE Florida voted in the November election to raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 dollars per hour. This raise is to take effect incrementally.
Enhanced Employer Record-Keeping Requirements Relating to COVID-19 | JD Supra
One subject that has not received a lot of attention relating to COVID-19 requirements for employers is the obligation to make and preserve certain records. Depending on what the record is, and who is making it, these mandates will require employers to maintain records for longer periods of time than under many, if not most, record-keeping policies.
Employer Obligations Relating to Employee Voting | JD Supra
Alabama Yes, for employers with 25 or more employees One hour. Employees must give reasonable notice of their need for voting leave. No Exclusions and other Important Provisions Leave is not required if an employee’s work hours start two hours or more after the polls open, or an employee’s work hours end at least one hour before the polls close. Leave is also required for employees who are precinct election officials. Employers are prohibited from otherwise assisting employees with voting.
Duty to Report Employees Who Test Positive for COVID-19 | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Working from Home in the Age of COVID-19 — Answers to 10 Questions Employers Should Be Asking | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Should My Company Have Independent Contractors or Employees? | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
HHS Publishes Conscientious Objector Rule for Health Care Entities: Litigation Follows | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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