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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has eliminated disparate-impact provisions from its Title VI regulations, narrowing the circumstances under which schools can face federal civil rights liability when …
Education Department Ends Disparate-Impact Rules Under Title VI Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Workers who believe they have faced religious discrimination on the job now have a new federal resource to seek guidance, as the U.S. Department of Labor launches …
New Federal Site Targets Religious Bias at Workplaces Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has approved an ordinance to create its first Human Relations Commission, a countywide body tasked with addressing discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Chester County Approves Ordinance to Establish First Human Relations Commission Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Department of Education, has opened a federal civil rights investigation into Duke University and its …
Feds Launch Civil Rights Probe Into Duke Health Over Alleged Racial Discrimination Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), has issued a clarification on race-based discrimination, emphasizing compliance under Title …
How New HHS Guidelines Could Reshape Medical School Admissions Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated federal investigations into four medical institutions for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights …
Will Changes to DEI Policies Reshape Your Workforce? Bold HHS Actions Spark Nationwide Debate Read More