Ever since the United States Supreme Court handed down the monumental decision in SFFA v. Harvard putting affirmative action programs in education in potential jeopardy, there has been a wide-reaching impact on the workplace and employment settings, including employers that maintain Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Further, with the US Supreme Court’s ruling in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, which lowered the Title VII bar, it now may be easier than before to establish a discrimination claim.
This session will explore the implications concerning DEI efforts and the efforts of organizations to become more inclusive and tolerant in today’s diverse society. It will provide insights as to how employers can review their current program to assess legal risk while at the same time engaging in DEI efforts and remaining compliant within the parameters of the law.
Topics covered:
- Diversity in the aftermath of the SFFA/Harvard and Muldrow cases
- The benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and the importance of continuing DEI initiatives
- Understanding the difference between DEI and Affirmative Action
- Status of current challenges to DEI programs and initiatives
- Proposed laws seeking to ban DEI programs
- Proposed updates to reverse discrimination standards
- The types of policies or practices that may be more highly scrutinized in today’s current climate
- Performing DEI audits and maintaining DEI efforts while remaining compliant
Location: On-site or virtual
Length: 60-90 minutes
KSB Law can assist Employers with updating policies and practices in the areas covered in this Training. Modifications to the training session can be made to meet the employer’s priorities.
