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EEOC Issues Reminder: Title VII Applies to DEI Initiatives: Employers Urged to Ensure Compliance

By / 3.3.2026 / No Comments

Federal Contractors & Employers Must Align DEI Policies With Anti-Discrimination Law Washington, D.C. — February 2026 — The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published a reminder highlighting employers’ obligations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as they relate to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a message that federal contractors and private employers should take…
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A New Enforcement Focus: When “Preference” Becomes Discrimination Against U.S. Workers

By / 1.13.2026 / No Comments

When employers think about discrimination risk, they usually focus on familiar protected categories such as race, sex, ethnicity, age, disability, or religion. But a recent settlement announced by the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) underscores a growing and less understood enforcement area: discrimination against U.S. workers based on citizenship and…
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Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: Discrimination Lessons from the TNT Crane Case

By / 8.22.2025 / No Comments

The recent case of TNT Crane & Rigging, Inc., one of North America’s largest crane service providers, highlights the critical importance of fostering a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The company agreed to pay $525,000 and implement extensive corrective measures to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity…
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EO 11246 in Context: What Federal Contractors Need to Know About OFCCP’s Recent Invitation

By / 6.30.2025 / No Comments

The newly appointed Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has sent an email, June 27, 2025, inviting federal contractors to voluntarily report how they have wound down their compliance with Executive Order (EO) 11246. The letter asserts that EO 11246 encouraged discriminatory practices such as race- or sex-based quotas and implies…
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