Updates for Organizations with DEI Questions

In this two-part update on DEI practices, we first examine the recent federal requirement for recipients of federal funding to certify compliance with executive orders and anti-discrimination laws. This legal alert from our friends at Lawyers Alliance, discusses the current litigation surrounding these certification mandates and offers practical steps for nonprofits to mitigate organizational risk when considering whether to sign such certifications. The article from FisherPhillips shifts focus to workplace DEI programs, addressing the recent guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. This resource outlines the types of workplace DEI initiatives that could potentially be deemed illegal. Together, these articles offer valuable insight into navigating the evolving landscape of DEI compliance for nonprofits organizations.