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Diversity Matters Newsletter Summer 2024 Edition

“Nothing worth having comes easy.” -President Theodore Roosevelt Working towards real diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace should not be easy. In fact, it should be an uncomfortable, arduous journey where...more

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Celebrating Women’s Equality Day: Honoring Progress, Recognizing Challenges, and Advancing Opportunities

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Women’s Equality Day, celebrated annually on August 26, commemorates the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted women the right to vote in the United States. This day marks a significant milestone in the...more

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Corporate DEI Landscape - One Year After SFFA

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In the year since the Supreme Court’s highly anticipated decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina (SFFA), effectively eliminating race-conscious...more

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Another battle in the war against DEI

A bill to "dismantle" DEI was introduced in Congress. Two Senate Republicans introduced a bill that, if passed, would effectively eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal government. The bill is...more

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Eleventh Circuit Temporarily Blocks Fearless Fund Grant Program For Black Women-Owned Businesses

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On June 3, 2024, the Eleventh Circuit authorized a preliminary injunction in American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund Management, LLC et al., ruling that a grant contest that awards funding and mentorship...more

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[Event] Annual Employment Law Summit - May 15th, San Diego, CA

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The agenda for Mintz’s Annual Employment Law Summit taking place on May 15th in San Diego is now available! This year, we are thrilled to feature Hon. William McCurine as our keynote speaker. The segments this year include:...more

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DEI Under Scrutiny, Part VIII: Eleventh Circuit Strikes Down Florida Ban On Workplace DEI Training Under First Amendment

On March 4, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit struck down a part of a politically charged Florida law known as the “Stop WOKE Act” that sought to restrict workplace training on certain diversity,...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

DEI Quiz!

What's legal, and what's not? Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in employment are increasingly being challenged in the courts. How much do you know about the legalities? Take our quiz and find out! This is a hard...more

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Fifth Circuit Upholds Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule

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Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld Nasdaq's board diversity rule, which the SEC first approved in August 2021 and was then challenged as unconstitutionally discriminatory and an improper...more

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The Impact of the SFFA Decision: Lessons for Employers

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On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in SFFA v. Harvard College and SFFA v. University of North Carolina. While the Court’s ruling has fundamentally altered the landscape for higher...more

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Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DE&I) en el Plan Nacional de Desarrollo de Colombia: Parte 3

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En esta tercera entrega, damos continuidad a los informes preparados por el Comité de Diversidad e Inclusión de Holland & Knight, en los cuales hemos relacionado las disposiciones de la Ley 2294 de 2023 que contiene el Plan...more

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On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court Released Two Opinions that will have Widespread Effects on Employers

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In Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, the Court held that race may not be used as a factor in college admissions decisions. While this holding is only related to higher education,...more

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Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DE&I) en el Plan Nacional de Desarrollo de Colombia: Parte 2

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Una vez publicada nuestra primera entrega con lineamientos transversales dispuestos en el Plan Nacional de Desarrollo (PND) "Colombia potencia mundial de la vida", sobre asuntos de Diversidad e Inclusión (Diversity and...more

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CROWN Act Poised to Prohibit Hair-Based Discrimination and More in Michigan

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On June 8, 2023, the Michigan House of Representatives voted 100-7 to pass Senate Bill 90 (SB 90), known as the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act, which amends and expands the definition of...more

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DE Talk | Skilled, Vetted & Ready: DEIA at the Heart of Veteran & Military Spouse Hiring

Conversations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a focus in 2023 – but where do veterans fall into these plans, and how can employers keep them included in these discussions? Tune in as DirectEmployers Kim...more

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Client Alert: Board Diversity Efforts: Factors for Companies to Consider Given Growing Scrutiny

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In recent years, companies have paid significant attention to corporate board diversity. Many corporations have done so on their own initiative as part of their broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI),...more

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DE Talk | Fostering Intentional Workplace Inclusion through Vocational Rehabilitation

Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have gone from nice-to-have to must-have over the last few years, but creating a diverse workforce involves more than just race, ethnicity, and gender. It also includes individuals...more

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[Webinar] Creating and Maintaining a Diverse Workforce - Complimentary Session - October 25th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET

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Supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is essential for employers in today’s environment. Education and training are the keys to understanding the similarities and differences that make your...more

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California ChangeLawyers, Equal Justice Society, Wilson Sonsini File Amicus Brief in Support of College Admissions Policies That...

PALO ALTO, CA, Aug. 1, 2022 -- California ChangeLawyers, Equal Justice Society, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA)...more

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Nonbinary Pronoun Usage in the Workplace: What Employers Are Doing to Promote Inclusivity

Using the correct pronouns and honorifics in the workplace has become an increasingly important part of maintaining an inclusive workplace. At the same time, the sensitive nature of this trend and the many variations of...more

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New “Stop Woke Act” to Expand Florida Employer Liability

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On March 10, 2022, the Florida Legislature passed Florida House Bill 7 / Senate Bill 148, which have a stated purpose of protecting “individual freedom.” The law, nicknamed the “Stop Woke Act,” expands Florida employers’...more

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Orrick's 101 - Diversity and Discrimination January 2022

Diversity and inclusion require a workplace free of prejudice and discrimination that values all employees equally, notably regardless of nationality, gender, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age and sexual...more

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Workplace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Data Privacy and Security Issues

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In the last decade, organizations of varied industries and sizes have heightened their focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and, since 2020, DEI has become a top priority. COVID-19 pandemic realities,...more

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[Event] 30th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance Conference - January 25th - 26th, New York, NY

ACI’s Forum on Employment Practices Liability Insurance is returning to New York City on January 25 – 26, 2022! IN-PERSON and LIVESTREAM options available. This annual conference is the one-stop, must-attend meeting place...more

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[Virtual Employment Seminar] Fear Nothing 2021: Regular Rate of Pay, Remote Workforce Landmines, COVID Litigation & Workplace...

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2021 brought several changes to the workplace, but employers should have less to fear following this Payne & Fears conference. Join us for a full day of seminars on the most pressing employment law topics, transmitted to you...more

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