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BCLP

Labour’s Proposed Employment Law Reforms: Our Third and Final Weekly Pre-election Guide - Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap...

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Following last week's insight on employment status, we focus this week, just before the election, on the issue of Ethnicity and Disability (E&D) Pay Gap Reporting....more

Cole Schotz

Practical Tips for Employers Seeking to Create or Expand Workplace DEI Programs

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Almost all decision makers at companies can agree that having the right people for the job is paramount to running a successful operation. Many of these decisionmakers believe that having a robust and legally compliant DEI...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Hot Topics: AI and ESG

The US Government Is Using AI To Detect Potential Wrongdoing, and Companies Should Too With agencies such as the SEC and DOJ using AI and other data analytics tools extensively to detect wrongdoing, companies need to adopt...more

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White House Publishes Revisions to Federal Agency Race and Ethnicity Reporting Categories

On March 28, 2024, the White House unveiled revisions to the federal statistical standards for race and ethnicity data collection for federal agencies, adding a new category and requiring a combined race and ethnicity...more

Goodwin

What Has Changed in the New Corporate Governance Code?: Five Key Things to Know about the New Code and Associated Guidance

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On 22 January 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (the FRC) published revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code (the 2024 UKCGC), replacing the 2018 version with effect from financial years commencing on or after 1...more

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New Texas Law Prohibiting Institutions of Higher Education From Establishing or Maintaining DEI Offices Is Now Effective

Effective January 1, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits public institutions of higher education from, among other things, establishing or maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices or hiring or assigning...more

A&O Shearman

UK regulators expectations on governance and DI within financial services firms

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The recent proposals from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) on diversity and inclusion (D&I) include proposals in respect of governance and oversight within in-scope firms....more

A&O Shearman

D&I as a non-financial risk: considerations for control functions

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Proposals from the UK financial regulators aimed at improving diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the UK financial services sector include an explicit expectation for all in-scope firms to consider a lack of D&I as a...more

A&O Shearman

D&I in FS: practical considerations for designing and implementing an inclusive culture

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Developing and maintaining an inclusive environment is crucial for realising the benefits of having a diverse organisation. With this in mind, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and UK Prudential Regulation Authority...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

UK Regulators Set Out Policy Proposals on Misconduct; Diversity and Inclusion

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The FCA and the PRA have published their long-awaited consultations which aim to formalise how firms approach diversity and inclusion. On 25 September 2023, the FCA and the PRA published separate but related consultation...more

BakerHostetler

Implications of Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Decision for M&A Execution

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard Coll., No. 20-1199, 600 U.S. – (U.S. June 29, 2023) has opened the door to future legal challenges against DE&I...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Event] 22nd Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute - October 2nd - 5th, Chicago, IL

SCCE’s Compliance & Ethics Institute (CEI) is our flagship educational and networking event for compliance and ethics professionals across the globe. Leading industry professionals cover real‑world compliance issues, emerging...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2023

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This annual publication outlines some of the primary focus areas in 2023 for UK-regulated financial services firms. The topics covered in this year’s publication reflect how the fundamental consideration of the direction...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Webinar] How DEI, Ethics & Compliance Help Increase Brand Value - December 6th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm CST

Learning Objectives: Learn how branding & storytelling can make or break your organization (and your department)! This is what separates ordinary organizations from extraordinary ones! Find out how DEI and ethics work...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Event] Interact 2022 - August 14th - 17th, Nashville, TN

Exclusive roadmap reveals, immersive Q&A with top product & industry experts, live product demos, electrifying presentations, co-innovation opportunities, and so much more— all coming to you live from the heart of Nashville,...more

Rumberger | Kirk

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

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Event] Higher Education Compliance Conference - June 8th - 10th, Anaheim, CA

Hear about the latest in higher education compliance - Do you want to learn… - How to conduct a more effective Title IX investigation? - The impacts of compliance in diversity, equity, and inclusion? - How to...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Training for Boards – Not Just a Compliance Exercise

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“The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own personal example.” John Wooden- Boards play a pivotal role in establishing an organization that champions, highlights, and capitalizes on diversity, inclusion and...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Was the OFCCP Director’s Message at the 2021 NILG National Conference?

In her presentation at the 2021 NILG National Conference, OFCCP Director Yang indicated the general direction of the Agency under the new administration. Significant change may await us....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

It’s a Rule! SEC Approves Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Proposal

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On August 6, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq’s proposed rule that would require a listed company to comply with certain board diversity requirements, or explain why it does not (the Board...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Understanding the Relationship Between Inclusion, Diversity & Compliance

As DEI programs become a hot topic of conversation across industries, demand for varied initiatives and funding increase. We’ve talked a bit about the importance and benefits these programs can offer your organization, and...more

NAVEX

[Webinar] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: More Transparency and Accountability - June 17th, 9:30 am - 10:00 am PDT

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Learn More About: - Increased Transparency in Workforce Demographics - Leader Buy-in and Employee Engagement - Increased Accountability for Employees & Managers - Steps an Organization Can Take...more

Wiley Rein LLP

A Conversation with Mai Der Shaw, Assistant General Counsel at Harley-Davidson

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Harley-Davidson's Assistant General Counsel, Mai Der Shaw, joins Wiley's Derick Holt in a discussion about her journey in international trade compliance law, the importance of DEI, and Shaw's experience at Harley-Davidson....more

NAVEX

Hindsight is 2020: Top Tips from 7 Risk & Compliance Experts

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As we embrace 2021, we would be remiss to move forward without pulling lessons learned from 2020. We’ve experienced many firsts in the past year – be it COVID-19 and its implications on every aspect of our lives, new...more

NAVEX

Beyond the Moment: Creating Sustainable Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) Programs

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On October 22, 2020, NAVEX Global hosted NAVEX Next, our annual virtual conference featuring 26 speakers across 11 sessions exploring issues and informing audiences on a wide variety of risk and compliance topics and trends....more

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