A groundbreaking survey conducted by HiBob involving 2,000 full-time employees has revealed alarming insights into the persistent gender disparities affecting career advancement and pay equity in today's workforce. Despite significant strides in gender equality over the years, the data portrays a
On February 11, 2025, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, alleging that the coffee chain’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs violate both Missouri and federal civil rights laws. The lawsuit, initiated in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern
In an evolving landscape of labor rights and workplace fairness, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has intensified its efforts to combat anti-American bias in employment practices, a significant and often overlooked aspect of workplace discrimination. The EEOC’s latest
Duke University has reached a settlement in a pay discrimination lawsuit filed by Rachel Lance, a professor in the School of Medicine. In August 2023, Lance accused the university of gender-based pay discrimination and retaliation, highlighting the disparities between her salary and that of her
President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated a significant policy shift aimed at dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government and its contractors. This move began with an executive order on Trump's first day in office, targeting affirmative
The need for greater disability inclusion for university staff within higher education institutions (HEIs) is a pressing issue. Staff wellbeing is crucial, and systemic issues impacting disabled staff must be addressed. This article explores the current state of disability inclusion, the challenges
