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SUMMARY:Inclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Over the past few months\, nonprofit leaders have been asking urgent questions: \n“Is it still legal to prioritize hiring staff who reflect the communities we serve?”\n“Could our DEI practices\, learning spaces or affinity groups be flagged as discriminatory?” \nAnd the most honest answer right now? \nIt depends – on how you frame it\, document it\, and defend it. \n2025 has brought major legal shifts: \n\nA new federal executive order narrowed how “sex” is defined in law\nThe EEOC’s harassment guidance was partially vacated\nThe Ames decision changed how discrimination claims are filed\nAnd the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative is actively investigating how nonprofits describe their DEI efforts in public materials and grant language\n\nAll of this has created a landscape where values-driven practices – like hiring for lived experience or hosting identity-based learning spaces – can be misinterpreted or challenged if not structured carefully. \nThat’s why Ascend People\, in collaboration with Volin Employment Law\, is offering a no-cost webinar just for nonprofit leaders: \nInclusive Practices in a Changing Legal Landscape \nDate: July 24\, 2025\nTime: 2:00p Eastern\nWhere: Live on Zoom (and recorded) \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat changed (and what didn’t) in 2025\nWhere affinity groups\, inclusive hiring\, and other DEI practices now carry risk\nHow to revise your policies without abandoning your mission\n\nLegal exposure is rising. But your values don’t have to retreat. \nThis is your chance to lead with clarity\, not fear. \nRegister for this webinar here now: SIGN UP TODAY!
URL:https://nyscouncil.org/event/inclusive-practices-in-a-changing-legal-landscape/
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