The early months of the new administration have brought a wave of executive orders and legal guidance that are reshaping how employers approach compliance. Executive orders have introduced new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. A major change in U.S. policy is forcing many organizations to ...

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice issued its most sweeping guidance yet on what it considers unlawful discrimination in federally funded programs. The memorandum, signed by Attorney ...

Following a number of 2025 executive orders and combined guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Justice (DOJ) targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ...

A recent lawsuit by a Delta Air Lines employee alleges the carrier's diversity, equity and inclusion program advanced unqualified minorities and failed to hold them to the same safety standards ...

On Monday, AT&T announced it will cut its DEI programs, eliminating any roles focused on DEI and ending DEI-related training. The decision comes as AT&T seeks the Federal Communications Commission’s ...

In August, the federal government terminated a 25-year program that trained more than 200 research scientists to be effective college teachers. Fellowship in Research and Science Teaching was a ...

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights cites teacher training and a parent committee as examples of alleged ...

AT&T ends its DEI programs while seeking FCC approval from Trump-appointed Brendan Carr for a wireless spectrum deal. U.S. wireless carrier AT&T has pledged to drop its diversity, equity and inclusion ...

Programs and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the US have been cut and ostracized due to recent political and social backlash. This includes efforts in science, ...

FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Indiana is forging ahead in its efforts to dump diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in state government. Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, after signing a January executive ...