Martin L. Schmelkin
Subscribe to Martin L. Schmelkin's PostsMarty has nearly 30 years of experience in employment law, representing clients in all aspects of the employment lifecycle, including counseling on recruitment, hiring, employment agreements, compensation, promotions, leaves, disciplinary action, terminations and separation agreements. Read Martin Schmelkin's full bio.
DOJ guidance on unlawful discrimination: Implications for DEI practices in the private sector
By Stephania Sanon, Chris Braham, Martin L. Schmelkin, Ronald E. Richman, Mark E. Brossman, Donna K. Lazarus and Scott A. Gold on Sep 18, 2025
Posted In Employee Benefits, Employment
On July 29, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a guidance memorandum that defines what it considers to be “unlawful discriminatory policies and practices” under federal civil rights laws. The guidance also includes a list of non-binding “best practices” to help entities decrease the risk of legal violations. While the guidance is primarily...
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