Tag: DEI policies

Should Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies Vanish After Landmark Supreme Court Ruling?

By Chase Hattaway, RumbergerKirk Feb 29, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Feb 29, 2024

Last June, the United States Supreme Court held in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard Coll that affirmative action policies at universities violate the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. While the ruling does not apply to employers overall, the rationale and […]

DEI Faces Increased Legal and Leadership Scrutiny Heading into 2024

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Feb 15, 2024 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Feb 15, 2024

In recent years, the conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace has become increasingly complex, influenced by legal decisions and social movements. The past year has seen DEI discussions become highly politicized, a trend fueled by the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action and growing political polarization. Employees Value DEI However, despite […]