The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have been action-packed with the President issuing 43 Executive Orders within hours of his inauguration – and an additional 46 that soon followed. Two Executive Orders in particular – Executive Order 14151, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferences,” and Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” – have received significant attention. These Orders mark a significant shift from prior administrations, and aim to redefine the role of DEI not only within the Federal Government, but also within the private sector. What follows is a brief overview of these Orders and how they likely affect – or will affect –businesses.Continue Reading The Trump Administration’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Executive Orders: A Brief Primer
