The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Justice have joined forces to issue guidance on DEI discrimination in the workplace in an announcement that foreshadows future enforcement and litigation efforts targeting employers.

A document issued by the EEOC and the DOJ Wednesday, titled "What To Do If You Experience Discrimination Related to DEI at Work," encourages anyone who believes they experienced DEI-related discrimination to contact the EEOC. A second document, "What You Should Know About DEI -Related Discrimination at Work," sets out the EEOC's position that certain DEI practices may be illegal under Title VII.

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Charles Toutant

Charles Toutant is a litigation writer for the New Jersey Law Journal.