In today’s rapidly evolving legal climate, workplace inclusion is no longer just a cultural aspiration, but a compliance imperative. Recent Supreme Court rulings, shifting Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) priorities, and new federal enforcement directives have reshaped the way organizations approach inclusion and diversity (I&D). The question for HR leaders isn’t whether inclusion matters — it’s how to pursue it effectively, legally, and sustainably in the current environment.
That’s exactly what “Inclusion Within the Law: Navigating Today’s Compliance Landscape” aims to deliver. Led by Jack White, an attorney at McGuireWoods in Washington, D.C., this timely and highly practical breakout session on Oct. 27 at SHRM BLUEPRINT 2025 in Louisville, Ky., will cut through the uncertainty, giving HR leaders the clarity and tools they need to navigate the intersection of inclusion goals and legal mandates.
The legal terrain surrounding workplace inclusion has changed significantly in just the past few years. Landmark cases including Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, Muldrow v. St. Louis, and Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services have moved the boundaries of what is permissible, while current EEOC guidance and recent executive orders (EOs) continue to redefine compliance expectations. For HR professionals and organizational leaders, these developments raise urgent questions:
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