Brooks Pierce Attorneys Provide Employer Guidance on DEI and Immigration Compliance in Article for HR.com

In an article published by HR.com, Brooks Pierce attorneys Jessi Thaller-Moran and Kemper Patton outline how employers can proactively navigate heightened legal scrutiny around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and immigration compliance.

Evolving federal enforcement priorities and key court rulings that are reshaping how employers should approach DEI initiatives. Thaller-Moran and Patton emphasize the importance of reviewing current policies, ensuring legal compliance, training personnel, and seeking counsel to mitigate legal risk. On the immigration front, they cite increased worksite investigations and the need to implement strong I-9 protocols and prepare for audits.

"The first six months of the new administration have been demanding for employers — particularly when it comes to DEI initiatives and immigration concerns — and it is unlikely that this will change anytime soon," they explained.

Thaller-Moran provides strategic employment counsel to clients, helping them manage risk and ensure compliance with evolving workplace regulations. Patton focuses his practice on employment litigation, with experience handling matters involving discrimination, retaliation and workplace investigations.

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