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DEI Programs Under Spotlight: A “Wicked” Tale For New York Theater
Recent lawsuits against theater organizations signal a dramatic shift in how diversity, equity and inclusion programs are being legally challenged. From discounted ticket promotions to apprenticeship opportunities, DEI initiatives that once seemed routine are now facing federal scrutiny and litigation under anti-discrimination laws. Theater companies, producers and arts organizations must navigate this evolving legal landscape to protect their programs while continuing to pursue diversity goals.
United States Employment
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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EEOC Rescinds Longstanding Affirmative Action Guidance, Signaling Increased Scrutiny Of Voluntary DEI And Affirmative Action Programs
The EEOC has rescinded decades-old guidance on voluntary affirmative action under Title VII, removing the administrative framework employers relied upon to evaluate diversity programs. This development raises critical questions about the future of workplace DEI initiatives and signals heightened scrutiny of employment practices that consider protected characteristics in decision-making.
United States Employment
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Butzel Long
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EEOC Rescinds Prior Affirmative Action Guidance
The EEOC has rescinded its 1979 guidance on affirmative action plans under Title VII, eliminating decades-old protections for employers implementing workplace diversity programs. This withdrawal signals heightened federal scrutiny of policies considering race, sex, or other protected characteristics, fundamentally altering the legal landscape for workplace affirmative action.
United States Employment
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Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
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Part 1 – Federal Contractors: Prepare For The Next Wave Of Audits
Federal contractors face a major compliance shift as Executive Order 14398 and FAR 52.222-90 expand enforcement beyond traditional affirmative action to encompass anti-discrimination, merit-based employment systems, and potential False Claims Act exposure. Employment practices are now procurement-sensitive compliance matters requiring audit-ready systems and objective decision-making standards.
United States Government
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HR Unlimited
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