JacksonLewis: Samia M. Kirmani & Michael D. Thomas
The U.S. Supreme Court held the use of race in university and college admissions is unconstitutional in its Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. decisions on June 29, 2023. The Court’s ruling directly addresses only the admissions decisions of educational institutions that accept “federal financial assistance” based on an analysis under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Employers have been wondering what, if any, impact the ruling will have on employer diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Many DEI initiatives remain lawful and must be carefully designed, documented, and implemented to comply with applicable law.
Read about the 10 simple steps employers should consider taking now HERE
