On March 19, Andrea Lucas (Republican appointee), Acting Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, released a document titled, “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work,” offering guidance regarding how employers’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives may intersect with federal anti-discrimination laws. Continue Reading ›
The government provides its perspective on DEI. Continue Reading ›
On February 26, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, a case involving the appropriate standard for plaintiffs in a “reverse” discrimination case. Continue Reading ›
This is big news for employers with DEI policies. See our bulletin to stay up to date. Continue Reading ›
Less than two weeks after President Donald J. Trump signed two executive orders dismantling diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, the constitutionality of the EOs is being challenged. Continue Reading ›
Since the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admission, we have observed an increase in “reverse” discrimination claims where members of a majority group, such as whites or males, allege discrimination based on race, sex, or sexual orientation. Significantly, the Court has agreed to consider the standard for analyzing these discrimination claims in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services. Continue Reading ›
Inexorable. Something that cannot be moved, stopped, persuaded, or altered. Continue Reading ›
Spoiler alert: DEI policy wasn't enough to establish discrimination. Continue Reading ›
Wait, not everything about DEI on the internet is true? Continue Reading ›
Sharpen Your FOCUS offers timely insights into the legal and practical dimensions of DEI, accessibility, and belonging in the workplace. Drawing from both employer and employee perspectives, we explore emerging topics, shifting legal interpretations, and the real-world impact of inclusive leadership. Thanks for joining the conversation.
