Diversity & Inclusion
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Ex-Real Brokerage CFO alleges pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit
The company manufactured an audit as grounds for the plaintiff’s termination to "clear the way for her less qualified and unencumbered male successor," the suit alleges.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 12, 2025 -
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This week in 5 numbers: A third of workplace injuries happen to first-year employees
Here’s a roundup of numbers from the last week of HR news — including how many weeks a major bank is letting employees work remotely.
By Ginger Christ • June 12, 2025 -
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Discount store Ollie’s can’t dodge lawsuit for quid pro quo sexual harassment scheduling scheme
The plaintiff alleged gender and disability discrimination, as well as retaliation.
By Caroline Colvin • June 12, 2025 -
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Opinion4 ways to ensure employees feel supported during Pride Month
Don’t mistake a rainbow logo for impact, writes Jimmy Whitley, general manager and director of marketing at Staybridge Suites, Cedar Park - Austin North.
By Jimmy Whitley • June 11, 2025 -
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LGBTQ+ groups prevail in challenge to Trump executive orders
The executive branch “cannot weaponize Congressionally appropriated funds to single out protected communities,” a U.S. district court judge wrote.
By Emilie Shumway • June 10, 2025 -
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Michigan representative introduces proposal to explicitly ban antisemitism
A Democratic lawmaker introduced legislation on June 4 to crack down on antisemitism, including at work.
By Caroline Colvin • June 9, 2025 -
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OpinionHow should construction companies handle DEI under Trump?
Given the president’s order targeting “illegal” equity programs, firms need to prepare for challenges from both the government and workers, writes an employment attorney.
By Neil C. Schur • June 9, 2025 -
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Marketing executive alleges he faced retaliation for defending pregnant workers
The plaintiff claimed he was fired after corroborating anti-pregnancy statements made by the company’s president.
By Caroline Colvin • June 6, 2025 -
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More than half of workers say their company lacks an LGBTQ+ resource group
Companies can support their LGBTQ+ employees through open discussion, expanded policy protections and enhanced access to support resources, Monster said.
By Carolyn Crist • June 6, 2025 -
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SCOTUS rejection of Black dancer’s bias suit draws scathing dissent
An alleged limit on Black dancers at two co-owned clubs in the Houston area was at the center of the 5th Circuit discrimination case.
By Caroline Colvin • June 4, 2025 -
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Q&AWith DEI under fire, Construction Inclusion Week will focus on recruitment
Amid the Trump administration's war on equity programs, the fall initiative won't target a specific population or group but will welcome everyone, says Turner's Abrar Sheriff.
By Joe Bousquin • June 4, 2025 -
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Diversity doesn’t work without belonging, MIT Sloan report says
Companies can build psychologically safe workplace cultures to help employees feel they belong, though it takes commitment and persistence, management experts say.
By Carolyn Crist • June 4, 2025 -
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Planning for Pride? Attorneys offer tips to navigate a ‘thornier’ year
Cultural observances may not necessarily be a target for federal enforcement actions, but some experts still urge caution.
By Kate Tornone • May 28, 2025 -
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1 in 4 employers say they’ll eliminate degree requirements by year’s end
Companies that recently removed degree requirements reported a surge in applications, a more diverse applicant pool and the ability to offer lower salaries.
By Carolyn Crist • May 27, 2025 -
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OpinionRemote work offers a lifeline for older workers with disabilities
Hybrid work consultant Gleb Tsipursky explains how remote work can be a game changer for older people with disabilities.
By Gleb Tsipursky • May 21, 2025 -
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Q&A // Workhuman 2025DEI is more than pride parades and multicultural lunches, Workhuman’s inclusion director says
DEI work hasn’t changed much despite the political headwinds, Kamille Washington told HR Dive.
By Emilie Shumway • May 16, 2025 -
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Auto auctioneer settles EEOC lawsuit alleging that Black worker was called racial slur up to 15 times per day
An EEOC regional attorney reminded employers that failure to comply with the Civil Rights Act is “costly.”
By Caroline Colvin • May 15, 2025 -
Former DOL, EEOC officials urge employers to ignore Trump’s disparate-impact ban
“Employers should not expect that they will have a free pass on disparate impact liability,” the officials said.
By Ginger Christ • May 14, 2025 -
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What can HR learn from AAPI worker data?
Emilia Yu, director of research at Coqual, highlights key findings from the firm’s AAPI workers report and ways for HR to step up for Asian workers.
By Caroline Colvin • May 14, 2025 -
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Working moms say motherhood derailed their careers
An overwhelming majority of survey respondents said they were asked to cut their maternity leave short — or otherwise alter it — to benefit their employer.
By Ginger Christ • May 8, 2025 -
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DEI may go largely unchanged despite Trump attacks, Littler says
However, the firm found that a growing share of employers are concerned about the potential for DEI-related litigation.
By Ryan Golden • May 7, 2025 -
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How mentorship helps Asian American women ‘rewrite the code’ at work
The challenges of being a woman at work can be compounded for women of color, especially in a male-dominated field.
By Caroline Colvin • May 7, 2025 -
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ColumnHow Lush employees led the brand to create sensory-friendly spaces
At 25 pilot shops, staff have been trained to meet the needs of customers with sensory disabilities.
By Caroline Colvin • April 30, 2025 -
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Clorox’s women-in-management hiring goal helps revive man’s bias lawsuit
A jury could determine the use of gender “representation targets” was evidence of discriminatory intent, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.
By Ryan Golden • April 28, 2025 -
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Amid DEI uncertainty, what happens to pay equity?
“Regardless of the changes in the federal DEI policies, the law still stands that you should be paying people equally,” a pay equity strategist said.
By Ginger Christ • April 24, 2025
