Here are $2 Billion in canceled government funded programs deemed "DEI". These are actually retaliation claims waiting to happen. Employment Lawyers should comb through this. Download the Spreadsheet of discrimination at the link below.
When we mention that these are instances of retaliation or discrimination, they go against the same rules that the Federal Government is trying to enforce in the US, and much of what both JFK & Dr. B-A mentioned in the last OpEd at Insurance Journal here.
More #DEINews that backs this up is the a Federal Court Upheld Legality of DEI Initiatives in Workplace Discrimination Case Against Seattle
In a significant ruling that reaffirms the legality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, a federal judge in Seattle has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the City of Seattle’s Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI). The case, brought by Joshua Diemert, a white employee, alleged that the City’s DEI efforts created a racially hostile work environment and amounted to discrimination against him based on his race. However, the court decisively rejected these claims, emphasizing that DEI programs designed to address systemic racial inequalities do not inherently discriminate against white employees.
The ruling underscores a key principle of anti-discrimination law: protections against workplace discrimination apply equally to all employees, regardless of race. At the same time, the court acknowledged that claims of discrimination against historically dominant groups must meet a high legal standard—one that the plaintiff in this case failed to satisfy. The judge found that Diemert’s allegations lacked the severity, pervasiveness, and factual specificity required to substantiate a hostile work environment claim.
This decision not only reinforces the legal standing of DEI programs but also highlights the challenges of arguing that initiatives aimed at dismantling systemic racism amount to reverse discrimination. As debates over DEI policies continue across workplaces and legal arenas, this ruling provides a strong judicial endorsement of their legitimacy and necessity in fostering equitable work environments.
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