{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"What Do Federal DEI Crackdowns Mean for Employers?","description":"Federal agencies are intensifying their scrutiny of workplace DEI initiatives, creating new and complex challenges for employers. Key Takeaways for Employers:   EEOC Investigations: The agency is using subpoena power to investigate large companies, alleging that certain DEI practices may amount to systemic race discrimination against white employees.   FTC Involvement: The FTC is expanding its oversight into employment, issuing warning letters to law firms about their hiring practices and signaling broader scrutiny.   Novel DOJ Liability: The DOJ is applying a new False Claims Act theory, framing some DEI practices by federal contractors as potential fraud against the government.  Epstein Becker Green attorneys&amp;nbsp;Susan Gross Sholinsky and Daniella Lee detail these developments in this episode of Employment Law This Week\u00ae. Gain the practical guidance needed to assess risk, review external communications, and remain compliant in this evolving landscape. - Visit our site for this week\u2019s Other Highlights and links:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.ebglaw.com\/eltw422 Download our Wage &amp;amp; Hour Guide for Employers app:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.ebglaw.com\/wage-hour-guide-for-employers-app. Subscribe to #WorkforceWednesday:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.ebglaw.com\/eltw-subscribe Visit&amp;nbsp;http:\/\/www.EmploymentLawThisWeek.com - Epstein Becker Green is a national law firm that focuses its resources on health care, life sciences, and workforce management solutions, coupled with powerful litigation strategies. This video is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this video does not create an attorney-client relationship. EMPLOYMENT LAW THIS WEEK\u00ae and #WorkforceWednesday\u00ae&amp;nbsp;are registered trademarks of Epstein Becker &amp;amp; Green, P.C. \u00a9 Epstein Becker &amp;amp; Green, P.C. All Rights Reserved. Attorney Advertising. ","author_name":"Employment Law This Week","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ebglaw.com\/eltwpodcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40152620\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/201299410"}