Navigating the Legal Realities of Workplace Fairness, a View from the U.S. With Chai Feldblum
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a 30-minute conversation with Chai Feldblum, civil rights advocate and scholar, who served as Commissioner of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 2010 to 2018. Chai will share insights on the evolving legal landscape for workplace fairness in the U.S., and discuss the impact so far on diversity, fairness, and inclusion activities of organizations. The webinar will focus notably on:
• The impact of recent Executive Orders so far and what the current administration aims to achieve with them.
• Practical guidance for organizations on how to remain compliant with the law in the U.S. while effectively and legally continuing workplace fairness and inclusion efforts.
• Navigating restrictive interpretations from U.S. federal agencies (such as recent EEOC and DOJ guidance) that may mischaracterize lawful DEI practices.
This conversation will be highly relevant for global organizations with both U.S. and non-U.S. employees straddling divergent DEI regulations.
The session will conclude with a 5-minute audience Q&A.
Register now to secure your place in this timely and practical discussion.
Speakers
Chai Feldblum
Civil Rights Advocate and Scholar
Chai Feldblum is a long-time civil rights advocate and scholar, specializing in issues regarding LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and women. Chai was a law professor at Georgetown Law in Washington DC for many years, helping non-profit organizations advance their legislative social justice goals through a Federal Legislation Clinic staffed by law students. Chai helped draft and negotiate the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and, as a Commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, spearheaded coverage of LGBTQ+ people under sex discrimination law, enhanced protection for pregnant workers, and strengthened government affirmative action goals for people with disabilities. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the AbilityOne Commission, a federal agency devoted to the employment of people with significant disabilities.
David Pritchett
Managing Director of the EDGE Certified Foundation
David is the Managing Director of the EDGE Certified Foundation. He has over 25 years experience in sustainability-related Standards and professional services, working at EDGE, PwC and AccountAbility.
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2:30 PM - 3:00 PM