On 3/5 at 4 pm, I'll be part of a very timely webinar on the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Unlearning DEI is The Villain.
Here's the summary:
As corporate America grapples with new federal scrutiny of diversity
initiatives, we're bringing together thought leaders to unpack the
controversy and challenge assumptions. Host Lindsey T. H. Jackson leads
an expert panel exploring DEI's true purpose beyond the headlines, the
roots of current pushback, and practical strategies for building
legally-sound, inclusive workplaces in this new landscape.
Join me, along with host Lindsey T. H. Jackson, Kim "Kimfer" Flanery-Rye, MBA , and Justice Horn for this important conversation.
Register here.
Also, please check out the most recent episode of The Norah and Dad Show. Noah and I not only tackle Valentine's Day, but also bad science pick-up lines, Chick-fil-A Daddy/Daughter dates, and robotic toilets. It all fits together; I promise.
You'll find the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Overcast, the web, and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
Here's what I read this week that you should read, too.
Liberty University must face former trans worker's discrimination claim, judge rules — via HR Dive
How to Assess the New Legal Risks of Your DEI Policies — via Harvard Business Review
What are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ("DEI") programs? — via Drew Capuder's Employment Law Blog
EEOC backtracks on transgender, pregnancy; full speed ahead against "anti-American" bias — via Employment & Labor Insider
5 Reasons I Love Elon Musk’s Request for Five Things, and 1 Reason I Hate It — via Impove Your HR by Suzanne Lucas, the Evil HR Lady
The government is still threatening to 'semi-fire' workers who don’t answer an email from Elon Musk — via The Verge
Comms lessons from the Starbucks layoff memo — via Ragan
Brewing Loyalty: Starbucks' Attempts to Enhance the Customer Experience and Reduce Employee Retention Following Union Disputes — via The L•E•Jer
Latest DOJ Hire 'Famous' For Hanging Up Hitler Portrait — via Above the Law
Could courts run out of options if federal officials defy court orders? — via ABA Journal
Big Changes Are Coming to the NLRB with President Trump's Second Term — via EntertainHR
Federal Judge Sanctions Morgan & Morgan Attorneys for AI-Generated Fake Cases in Court Filing — via Robert Ambrogi's LawSites
A Winter Treat! The ABA's Summary of 2024 FMLA Court Decisions Has Arrived — via Jeff Nowak's FMLA Insights