DEI in 2025: Legal Shifts, Executive Orders, and What Employers Need to Know
Description
In this episode, Labor & Employment Associates Katherine E. McLaughlin and Stacey M. Sanderson tackle one of the most common questions from clients in 2025: What’s going on with DEI? With host, firm Associate Josh A. Friedman, they break down the legal shifts employers must navigate following recent executive orders that impact DEI programs. The discussion covers new guidance from the EEOC and DOJ, including the increased risk of harassment and retaliation claims linked to DEI training, the scrutiny on employee resource groups (ERGs), and the implications of a recent Supreme Court decision that levels the playing field for reverse discrimination claims. They also offer practical guidance for employers reviewing their DEI policies and practices.
United States
