On March 19, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released two technical assistance documents that address the scope of protections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as they relate to an employer’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, programs, and practices. Though the technical assistance lacks binding authority and the legal framework underlying Title VII remains unchanged, the documents shed light on how the EEOC may investigate and regulate over the next several years. To help CAAs as employers understand the legal and compliance implications of these EEOC documents, this article reviews examples of employer-sponsored DEI activities that the technical assistance documents indicate could violate Title VII.

New Trump Administration Executive Orders: Initial Thoughts
Following the 2025 presidential inauguration, the White House released a myriad of new executive orders (EOs) on a host of issues. Many of these orders contain broad directives and it will take time for the practical implications of these actions to become clear. The...