Federal Contractors and Private Employers Urged to Review Hiring, Pay, and Promotion Practices Washington, D.C. — February 2026 Federal contractors and grant recipients are facing a sharpened enforcement landscape following remarks by Brenna Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Commercial Litigation Branch of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), at the Federal Bar Association’s…
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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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Recent statements from EEOC leadership have characterized certain corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices as potentially “unlawful” under Title VII, prompting employers to question whether previously supported practices have become illegal overnight. However, while political rhetoric has shifted, the EEOC continues to litigate and conciliate traditional race and sex discrimination cases under Title VII, often resulting…
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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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