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Employers' Lawyers Blog
RIFs in the Age of AI: Why Data-Driven Decisions Are Increasing Employer Risk
Adam Bouka By Adam Bouka Employers have long used reductions in force (“RIFs”) as a high-risk but familiar response to economic pressure, restructuring, or strategic change. Traditionally, employers evaluated RIF-related risk…
Legal Futures Blog
35% of managers lack confidence on neurodiversity adjustments as tribunal cases hit five-year high
By Legal Futures Associate VinciWorksMore than a third (35%) of HR and compliance professionals say managers in their organisation lack confidence when discussing reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent employees, according to…
Inside Government Contracts
Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Incorporates New “Addressing DEI Discrimination” Executive Order Provisions
By Scott A. Freling, Jennifer Plitsch, Michael Wagner, Sarah Schuler, Victoria Skiera
As we previously covered, on March 26, 2026, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14398, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors,” to address “racially discriminatory DEI activities” in federal contracting. …
BuildSmart
New Executive Order Imposes DEI Compliance Requirements on Federal Contractors and Subcontractors
By Aron C. Beezley, Gabrielle A. Sprio
On March 26, 2026, the president issued an executive order titled “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors”, directing federal agencies to include a new mandatory contract clause prohibiting federal contractors…
Achkar Law Blog
What Is the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO)?
The HRTO is an independent tribunal that hears and decides human rights complaints in Ontario.It deals with discrimination in:EmploymentHousingServicesContractsMembership in vocational associations or unionsCommon grounds of discrimination include:DisabilitySex or genderRaceAgeFamily…
The Employer Handbook Blog
Bad, abrupt termination after a discrimination complaint. Still lawful. Here’s why.
An employee complained to HR about discrimination. About two and a half months later, the employer skipped progressive discipline, gave no warning, and fired her the same day over emails.…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
Federal Court Rejects “Reverse Discrimination” Claim Based on CBS Diversity Initiatives
In more DEI news, a federal court in California rejected a former news anchor’s "reverse" discrimination claim against CBS and Paramount Broadcasting, in which he claimed that he was fired…
Achkar Law Blog
Illegal Job Interview Questions in Ontario: What Employers Are Not Allowed to Ask
Job interviews are stressful enough, but what happens when an employer crosses the line?Many job applicants in Ontario are asked questions that feel inappropriate, personal, or outright wrong. In some…
JURIST
Trump administration rescinds protections for transgender and gay students at several school districts, Taft College
The US Department of Education (DOE) announced on Monday that it will rescind agreements previous presidential administrations had with certain schools to interpret Title IX to include protections for transgender…
Achkar Law Blog
Toxic Work Environment in British Columbia: What You Can Do
A toxic work environment can make it difficult to do your job, affect your mental health, and leave you wondering whether you should quit.In British Columbia, not every difficult workplace…