Please join Foley Hoag in-person in our Boston office or via
Zoom for a discussion on considerations when implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives in your organization from an employment & labor law perspective.
Research suggests that businesses benefit from diversity in a multitude of ways including increased morale, sense of community, and better bottom lines. However, DE&I programs may create legal risk when not done correctly. Our panel will provide a comprehensive overview of several key considerations that employers should keep in mind – such as EEO laws, fair or equal pay act laws, and perceptions of unfair treatment – when creating well-intentioned DE&I programs and initiatives.
Our panel will discuss topics including:
- The implications of employment decisions based on membership in a protected class;
- Diversity audits and self-assessments to identify areas for improvement, set realistic goals, design programs that address those areas, and track progress;
- Best practices in connection with DE&I reviews, such as the importance of consistent policies and messaging across the organization and routine monitoring; and,
- The benefits of involving legal counsel in DE&I efforts early in the process to identify legal risks and address them.
We hope you will join us for a lively dialogue.
Speakers:
- Kiley Belliveau, Associate General Counsel, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Christopher Feudo, Co-Chair, Labor & Employment Practice, Foley Hoag
- Rosa Nuñez, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Foley Hoag
- Amy Waryas, EVP & CHRO, Boston Red Sox
Register for the in-person event here.
Register for the Zoom event here.
Refreshments will be served.
CLE credit for this course is available in New York and California. This program is offering 1.0 CLE Credit(s) in the Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias category. The program is appropriate for experienced attorneys only.
