Discrimination

At Synergy HR, we’ve developed a sample EO 14173 policy statement that you can use and customize to the needs of your own organization

Unlike the directives found in Executive Order (EO) 14173, explicit preferences based on protected characteristics such as race or sex have always been illegal. However, some recent prevailing practices may now present risk for employers.

The Trump Administration’s focus on ending “illegal DEI discrimination” was recently operationalized by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and we’re taking a look at its implications for your HR duties.