Is DEI Illegal Now: Part III – What Does Recent EEOC Messaging Mean for Employer Compliance in 2026
Executive Summary Between anti-DEI messaging from federal leadership and continued Title VII enforcement actions penalizing race and sex discrimination, private employers and federal contractors face a complicated compliance environment heading into 2026. While rhetoric suggests heightened scrutiny of “illegal DEI,” the legal reality is that Title VII has not changed: employment decisions may not be…
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