Army Investigation and Letter Reprimand Not Enough for Title VII Liability

By: Scott D. Wilson The Army defeated discrimination, retaliation, and harassment claims by a Black instructor who sued over being investigated and disciplined after a student reported his personal business website offered appointments during Army work hours. Carzell Middleton’s race bias claim fell short because he didn’t assert an adverse employment action, the US District … Continue reading Army Investigation and Letter Reprimand Not Enough for Title VII Liability

President Trump Targets Disparate Impact Claims with New Executive Order

President Trump's executive order mandates a review of disparate impact liability, potentially diminishing its enforcement, while still allowing individual claims under existing laws.

EEOC and DOJ Issue Guidance on DEI-Related Workplace Discrimination – What Constitutes Illegal DEI?

On October 30, 2023, the White House issued an Executive Order addressing artificial intelligence (AI) development and use. The Order emphasizes the dual nature of AI and its implications for the job market, employee rights, and work in the age of AI. It also signals the need for responsible innovation and training in AI tool development, addressing concerns about workplace discrimination.

Trump’s Executive Order Ends Diversity and Affirmative Action Programs

A Texas Federal Court blocked the DOL's 2024 rule raising salary thresholds for white-collar overtime exemptions, halting planned increases and raising questions about future changes.