Balch & Bingham – Under Executive Order 14173, federal contractors are required to certify that their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs comply with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws. This certification must be included as a clause in every federal contract or grant, asserting that the contractor does not operate any DEI programs that violate these laws. While a legal audit of DEI programs may help mitigate risk, be sure the law firm is familiar with the requirements of local labor laws as well as other requirements associated with non-U.S. clients or donors.
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