When companies fail to enforce harassment policies, the cost isn’t just financial – it’s a hit to reputation, employee trust and legal standing. Walmart just learned this the hard way, agreeing to pay $415,112 to settle a lawsuit brought by…
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The term “illegal DEI” has been a hot topic in HR since President Trump took office and issued several executive orders that aim to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in both the public and private sectors. As a…
A contract security solutions provider headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, has agreed to pay $1.6 million to settle an EEOC lawsuit that alleged sex discrimination. The problem, according to the agency, showed up in HR's internal communications. Here’s what happened –…
President Trump’s executive orders aiming to dismantle DEI initiatives in the public and private sectors have caused widespread debates and confusion. Here’s a quick recap on what’s happening: Andrea Lucas, the EEOC’s newly appointed Acting Chair, declared that one of…
President Trump made significant changes to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) when he returned to the White House. Here’s what happened – and what it means for HR. New EEOC Leadership As expected, President Trump fired Karla Gilbride, the…
