Practical Policies: Discerning DEI Discrimination

Episode 53 of the Mintz On Air podcast, hosted by Mintz, titled "Practical Policies: Discerning DEI Discrimination" was published on April 8, 2025 and runs 27 minutes.

April 8, 2025 ·27m · Mintz On Air

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Summary

In the latest episode of the Mintz on Air: Practical Policies podcast, Member Jen Rubin unpacks the recent EEOC guidance on DEI discrimination with fellow Employment Member, Geri Haight. Jen and Geri discuss the content and upshot of the EEOC guidance and provide some practical guidance for employers on how to manage the challenges these workplace developments pose for employers. This episode is part of a series of conversations designed to help employers navigate workplace changes and understand general legal considerations. Jen and Geri discuss: A breakdown of the EEOC's joint guidance with DOJ on DEI “Discrimination” A discussion regarding the “Illegal DEI” concept What the future holds for the workplace and DEI programs The ongoing tension between federal and state laws Practical guidance for employers Listen to gain a better understanding of what the landscape looks like for DEI programs under the Trump administration and what employers should keep in mind as they consider their own programming, current and future.To find more of our content, visit it us at Mintz.com

Episode Description

Jen and Geri discuss:

A breakdown of the EEOC's joint guidance with DOJ on DEI “Discrimination”
A discussion regarding the “Illegal DEI” concept
What the future holds for the workplace and DEI programs
The ongoing tension between federal and state laws
Practical guidance for employers

Listen to gain a better understanding of what the landscape looks like for DEI programs under the Trump administration and what employers should keep in mind as they consider their own programming, current and future. To find more of our content, visit it us at Mintz.com