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#WorkforceWednesday: New DOJ Memo Warns Employers: Rethink DEI Programs Now
New guidance from Attorney General Bondi urges federal funding recipients to reassess DEI programs to ensure compliance with anti-discrimination laws. This memo highlights actions deemed "unlawful DEI," including race-based scholarships, preferential hiring, and misapplied "neutral" criteria.
What This Means for Employers:
Federal consequences: Noncompliance risks include funding revocation or False Claims Act liability.
Beyond federal funding: Private employers should also review DEI policies for legal risks.
Focused best practices: Ensure inclusive environments, prioritize skills and…
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