T. Scott Kelly

4 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | T. Scott Kelly |Zachary Zagger

On April 15, 2025, a group of former U.S. Department of Labor officials issued an “open letter” urging federal contractors to continue voluntary diversity practices, including conducting self-assessments, despite the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and the revocation of Executive Order (EO) 11246, which mandated federal contractors’ affirmative action and non-discrimination obligations.

4 weeks ago | openlegalblogarchive.org | T. Scott Kelly |Zachary Zagger

4 weeks ago | ogletree.com | T. Scott Kelly |Zachary Zagger

Quick HitsA group of former U.S. Department of Labor officials is urging federal contractors to maintain their voluntary diversity practices despite the Trump administration’s revocation of Executive Orders supporting affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts. The officials assert that continued diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are essential for compliance with federal laws and for promoting equal opportunity in the workplace.

1 month ago | mondaq.com | T. Scott Kelly |Simone Francis |Zachary Zagger

Quick HitsA group of former EEOC officials has issued a statementasserting that employers can implement specific DEI programswithout violating antidiscrimination laws, despite recent technicalassistance from the acting chair of the EEOC that could classifysuch initiatives as unlawful discrimination. The former officials argued that proactive efforts to promotediversity and equal opportunity are essential and can be executedlawfully.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | Simone Francis |T. Scott Kelly |Zachary Zagger

On April 3, 2025, a group of former U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officials issued a statement defending specific employer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in response to technical assistance issued by the acting director of the EEOC last month.