In today’s complex employment landscape, fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace is not just a moral imperative, it is a legal one. Federal and state laws provide extensive protections against discrimination, requiring employers to adopt proactive measures to prevent bias, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. This article explores the key anti-discrimination laws, employer responsibilities,…
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August 28, 2025, marks the 62nd anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where over 250,000 people gathered to demand civil rights, economic justice, and an end to racial discrimination. The event became immortalized through Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, a call for a nation where…
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On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released long-anticipated guidance clarifying what federal law requires and prohibits when it comes to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. While some may have expected a sweeping overhaul, the DOJ’s message was straightforward: employment decisions must be rooted in merit-based criteria, not identity-based preferences. …
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A recent EEOC lawsuit shows why federal contractors must continue to be proactive in preventing workplace discrimination. A Wake-Up Call from the EEOC On Friday, July 18, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a $360,000 settlement with Frontier Hot-Dip Galvanizing, a Buffalo-based steel company. This case should concern every federal contractor. The…
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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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