Showing posts with label Trump 2.0. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trump 2.0. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

What hiring and employment look like without DEI


What does a country without DEI look like? Some people say that's what they want. No more diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in hiring or the workplace. Just a pure "meritocracy."

So what does that actually look like?

Monday, February 3, 2025

We cannot simply oblish OSHA


"The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 repealed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is abolished."

That's the full text of H.R. 86 — the Nullify Occupational Safety and Health Administration Act — with Representative Andy Biggs introduced in Congress late last week.

In support of his reckless and dangerous legislation, Biggs stated:

"OSHA's existence is yet another example of the federal government creating agencies to address issues that are more appropriately handled by state governments and private employers.… It's time that we fight back against the bloated federal government and eliminate agencies that never should have been established in the first place."

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Trump illegally guts the EEOC of its Democratic members


Remember last week when I told you that Trump would try to dismantle all of our federal workplace discrimination laws?

Well, the first shoe has just dropped—right on the EEOC’s neck.

Late yesterday, news broke that Trump fired two Democratic EEOC Commissioners, Jocelyn Samuels and Charlotte Burrows. This move leaves only two Commissioners on the five-member EEOC: Republican Andrea Lucas (whom Trump had previously named acting chair) and Democrat Kalpana Kotagal and no quorum. Without a quorum, the EEOC is now paralyzed—unable to issue rules, provide legal guidance, or direct staff to take key enforcement actions like pursuing litigation.

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Is Trump coming after Title VII next?


"Dad, did Trump just get rid of workplace discrimination laws?" That's the question my daughter asked me yesterday.

She was referring to his Executive Order entitled, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity.

To answer Norah's question, no, that EO did not get rid of workplace discrimination laws. Instead, it dismantled federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and placed all federal DEI employees on unpaid leave. It also rescinded Executive Order 11246, originally signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965, which prohibited federal contractors from discriminating based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and further removing their affirmative action obligations in that regard.

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Neurodivergence is not an excuse for racism


"He's on the spectrum" is not an excuse for racism.

I've seen more than one person attempt to justify Elon Musk's Nazi salute, or dismiss it, citing his Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism spectrum disorder.

I call 🐂💩!

Bigotry, racism, and antisemitism are not symptoms of Asperger's or autism. They are, however, hallmarks of being a bigot, racist, or antisemite.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Does civility still matter?


Some apparently don't think civility matters any more. 

"Your body, my choice" signs are popping up across the country, while elsewhere Black students are receiving anonymous texts about "picking cotton." The results of the 2024 Presidential election have emboldened some to express their most offensive thoughts.

I'm not ready, however, to give up on civility. But we have to take a stand. No matter who sits in the Oval Office, words still matter.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Do you know what to do if ICE raids your business?


With Donald Trump running on campaign promise of the mass roundup and deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants, many businesses in the new year may face unannounced visits from Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Donald Trump has said that he plans mass deportations on day one, meaning that "if ICE shows up" could become "when ICE shows up" for employers across the country. Are you ready?

Having a response plan in place is essential, and it's crucial that your staff, particularly those who may first encounter agents, like a receptionist, are trained on what to do. Here's how to get started: