EEOC and DOJ Issue Press Release and Technical Assistance Advising Against Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination

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On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released two technical assistance documents focused on educating the public about unlawful discrimination related to “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) in the workplace. The EEOC and the DOJ today released a joint one-page technical assistance document, “What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work.” The EEOC also released a longer question-and-answer technical assistance document, “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work.” 

https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-and-justice-department-warn-against-unlawful-dei-related-discrimination

https://www.eeoc.gov/what-do-if-you-experience-discrimination-related-dei-work

https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-dei-related-discrimination-work

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