Most employers are likely to maintain diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs despite Trump administration's efforts to end private-sector DEI, according to a survey by Littler Mendelson.
A significant portion of respondents will not make new or further rollbacks to DEI programs, with 45% indicating no changes and 32% considering changes to a small extent.
Employers anticipate policy and regulatory changes in DEI, immigration, LGBTQ+ protections, and other areas, with concerns rising about DEI litigation and discrimination and harassment claims.
The regulatory uncertainty under the Trump administration is leading employers to prepare for potential shifts in various areas, including labor relations, wage-and-hour law, artificial intelligence, healthcare benefits, and data privacy.