The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler’s Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI’s updates on federal, state, and local matters, as well as Littler’s published in-depth analyses of the prior week.
Former Democratic EEOC Officials Issue Statement on Employer DEI Efforts
In an open letter dated April 3, 2025, released publicly, 10 former Democratic Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officials respond to a recent EEOC technical guidance document, issued by EEOC Acting Chair Andrea Lucas, titled “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work.” The letter outlines counterpoints to the EEOC’s guidance and discusses how employers can maintain lawful DEI efforts.
White House Announces Additional DOL Nominees and Key Appointments
President Trump nominated Jonathan Berry to be the solicitor of labor. Berry served at the Department during the first Trump administration overseeing the development of proposed regulations and final rules, and more recently engaged in private law practice.
Trump also nominated Andrew Rogers to be the administrator of the Wage and Hour Division (WHD). Rogers previously served in the WHD during the first Trump administration; however, he currently serves as the acting general counsel at the EEOC. Before that, he was the chief counsel to EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas, who is now the acting chair of the EEOC.
Former Representative Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) was nominated to serve as the Department’s...
Sahara Ray has now denied false claims she made against her fiancé during what she described as an 'episode' that has seen her enter hospital. The Australian model, whose father is surfing legend T...