DEI Training and Hostile Work Environment Claims

In our March 24 2025, blog post we discussed the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) recent guidance regarding what constitutes unlawful “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) policies. Among other things, the guidance specifies that employees...

EEOC Provides Guidance on “Unlawful” DEI Programs

As we discussed in a previous blog post, within a few days of taking office, President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.” The order is aimed at “terminating all discriminatory and illegal...

Jennifer Shaw Honored with the Wise Woman Award

We are thrilled to announce that Jennifer Shaw has been honored with the prestigious Wise Woman Award at the Sacramento Valley Chapter of NAWBO’s 29th Annual Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Awards Gala on March 8, 2025. This award recognizes women business...

Los Angeles County’s New Fair Workweek Law

Last year, the County of Los Angeles enacted the Fair WorkWeek Ordinance, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. It joins other municipalities, including the cities of Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Chicago, and the State of Oregon in implementing similar...
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