"Legal Challenges Prompt Quiet Changes to DEI Programs in the Workplace"
Legal challenges against corporate diversity and inclusion programs, led by conservative activists, are prompting companies to quietly alter their initiatives in anticipation of potential Supreme Court involvement. The lawsuits, citing discrimination against non-Black individuals, have targeted a range of diversity efforts, from hiring goals to grant programs. The legal backlash is already impacting corporate efforts to address workplace inequality, with some companies adjusting their diversity programs to protect them from legal scrutiny. The outcome of these legal battles could have significant implications for workplace diversity programs and hiring practices.