The Future of Workplace DEI and A Programs in the Wake of the US Supreme Court decision in Harvard/UNC | Sessions

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'The Future of Workplace DEI&A Programs in the Wake of the US Supreme Court decision in Harvard/UNC.' The spotlight is on workplace DEI&A programs like never before.  The US Supreme Court's June 2023 decision on affirmative action in higher education (Harvard/UNC) does not directly affect workplace DEI&A programs, but one of the results of the decision has been an increase in litigation and other challenges to corporate DEI&A programs.  These challenges include employment practices designed to increase workplace diversity, including hiring and promotional practices. There are also challenges to internship, mentorship and other workplace programs designed to increase inclusion, not to exclude individuals based on gender, race, etc. Learn the current legal and risk landscape for corporate DEI&A. 

This session will (a) provide a general overview of the 'state of the law;' (b) highlight specific workplace practices under the DEI&A rubric that are unlawful or legally risky; and (c) suggest specific DEI&A practices that will help employers achieve the business value of DEI&A and at the same time lessen their exposure to litigation and/or lability.

Learning Objectives: Learn the current legal landscape for organizational DEI&A programs. Hear effective strategies to keep your DEI&A programs on the right side of the law.Maintain inclusive workplaces in the face of legal and cultural headwinds.


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