Trump vowed to champion US workers - the reality has been a relentless assault President has begun slashing federal workforce while hobbling labor watchdogs NLRB and EEOC The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025
US civil rights agency seeks to dismiss gender-identity discrimination cases Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moves to withdraw cases that conflict with Trump order on two sexes The Guardian - US · Feb 16, 2025
EEOC seeks to drop a gender discrimination case, signaling a big shift in civil rights enforcement The federal agency that enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws has moved to dismiss its own lawsuit on behalf of a worker allegedly fired for his sexual orientation and gender identity, arguing that the case now conflicts with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2025
US equality chief fired by Trump condemns ‘demonization of the term DEI’ Jocelyn Samuels says her dismissal from EEOC is part of greater strategy to target inequity and roll back rights for trans employees The Guardian - US · Feb 8, 2025
Trump Signs Order to Kill Federal Agency Investigating Tesla Trump's executive order dismantled a federal agency tasked with investigating Tesla for workplace racial discrimination, ending audits and enforcement nationwide. Latin Times · Feb 7, 2025
Trump’s disregard for US constitution ‘a blitzkrieg on the law’, legal experts say Scholars warn of president’s lawlessness in actions such as federal funding freeze and birthright citizenship order The Guardian - US · Feb 1, 2025
Trump firings tee up broader legal clash over congressional power - Roll Call President Donald Trump’s firings sets up another major legal clash over Congress’ power to put limits on the removal of federal officials. Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025
Trump Administration Fires Democratic EEOC Commissioners The Trump administration's firing of Democratic EEOC commissioners raises concerns about DEI and agency independence. Top News · Jan 29, 2025
Trump Fires Democratic EEOC Commissioners In Unprecedented Move President Trump's firing of EEOC and NLRB members raises concerns about the agency's independence and focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Top News · Jan 29, 2025
A former Tesla executive is suing the company, saying he was fired for not returning to an office more than 400 miles away In a lawsuit filed in California last month, the former legal consultant claims the company fired him for not returning to the office, disregarding his disability. Fortune · Jan 20, 2025
Miller makes clear Trump's DEI subtext Stephen Miller makes clear the subtext behind Trump’s call to ban DEI Salon · Nov 24, 2024
Donald Trump's election win will create a DEI reckoning that forces companies to either stand up for their policies or 'step away' “I think this is another thing that will only get harder." Fortune · Nov 8, 2024
Having good manners in the office doesn’t need a policy Some behaviors should be zero-tolerance offenses, but let’s not make minor interpersonal differences an HR issue The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2024
USPS accused of retaliation and harassment after employee raised racism allegations Exclusive: Carla Vinson, who worked for the USPS for 26 years, says she endured ‘intimidation and bullying’ after reporting two white co-workers who allegedly used racial slurs The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2024
Top News · Oct 15, 2024 Democrats Urge Companies To Maintain Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Programs Democrats advocate for maintaining DEI programs amidst corporate cutbacks and legal challenges.
The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2024 Members of Congress call on companies to retain DEI programs as court cases grind on A group of Democrats in Congress is appealing to the largest U.S. companies to hold onto their diversity, equity and inclusion programs
Fortune · Oct 9, 2024 Here's why the chief diversity officer of Microsoft is taking notes from smaller companies When it comes to building an inclusive workforce, some companies are happy to collaborate.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024 Judge lets over 8,000 Catholic employers deny worker protections for abortion and fertility care A federal judge is allowing more than 8,000 Catholic employers nationwide to reject government regulations that protect workers seeking abortions and fertility care
Top News · Sep 24, 2024 Federal Judge Blocks Abortion And Fertility Treatment Regulations Federal judge in North Dakota blocks regulations requiring Catholic employers to provide time off for abortion and fertility treatments, citing concerns ab...
Salon · Sep 19, 2024 AL town rallies to support gay principal Lauren Dressback's firing caused a statewide outcry
Latin Times · Aug 16, 2024 Texas AG again sues Biden administration for its workforce protections of transgender employees The suit takes place one day after a federal judge in Texas expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state
The Texas Tribune · Aug 16, 2024 Texas sues Biden again to block federal protections for transgender workers The Texas Attorney General is following his familiar playbook by taking the case to a federal judge with a record of rulings against the Biden administration’s agenda.
Salon · Jul 26, 2024 Chevron may undo reproductive care Experts weigh in on our destabilized Supreme Court and how more than environmental regulation is being threatened
Reason · Jul 20, 2024 EEOC Gets $110K Settlement for Employer's Ignoring Religious Accommodation Requests as to Vaccine Mandate From the EEOC: Hank's Furniture, Inc. (HFI), a nationwide furniture retailer, will pay $110,000 and furnish other relief to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the lawsuit, a former assistant manager at HFI's Pensacola, Florida,…
Latin Times · Jul 12, 2024 Texas judges prevent Biden administration from enforcing protections for LGBTQ+ students Governor Greg Abbott had already directed the Texas Education Agency to disregard the changes to Title IX