US EditionEmployers are growing concerned about lawsuits amid crackdowns
- Littler Mendelson published its annual employer survey on May 7, 2025, highlighting growing concerns about lawsuits amid regulatory crackdowns in the U.S. Labor sector.
- Concerns stem from President Trump's continuing actions to curtail diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in private companies, along with heightened immigration enforcement measures, which contribute to employers' uncertainty regarding impending legal and policy changes.
- The survey found 63% of respondents worried about discrimination and harassment claims, while 45% expressed concern about DEI-related litigation in 2025 and many expect stricter EEOC enforcement on DEI policies.
- Littler experts urged employers to review and update policies, ensure Form I-9 compliance amid rising worksite audits, and establish crisis management teams for possible government site visits.
- Despite enforcement pressures, 45% of respondents said their organizations will not reduce DEI programs, indicating continued commitment despite legal and regulatory risks ahead.
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Trump’s DEI ban throttles Africa’s gender investments
The NewsAfrican investment funds are starting to struggle to raise capital for women-led businesses because many previous backers do not want to be associated with a gender-driven ethos that goes against executive orders signed by US President Donald Trump.Gender-lens investing, which incorporates considerations about the role of gender in achieving a financial return, has emerged in the last decade as an approach that can identify untapped oppo…
Stalemate by VB board leaves decision to suspend DEI programs intact
Note: District 2 Virginia Beach School Board member Kim Melnyk's last name was misspelled in the above video. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Beach School Board's original decision to suspend diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the city's public schools will stand after a vote Tuesday to amend that resolution resulted in a stalemate. VB board adopts resolution to suspend DEI initiatives The vote to amend the April 8 resol…
Local school districts join lawsuit against Department of Education DEI letter
Last month, the Hanover and Dresden school boards unanimously voted to join a lawsuit against the Department of Education over a Feb. 14 letter that threatened to revoke funding for public schools engaged in "illegal" diversity, equity and inclusion practices. On April 24, a federal district court judge issued a preliminary injunction, halting the enforcement of the letter ahead of a currently unscheduled district hearing.School Administrative U…
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