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Labor Dept Memo Labels DEI Programs Violations, Opens Reporting Window

5/27/2026

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The Department of Labor memo urges employees to treat DEI programs as violations and to report misconduct to the Office of Special Counsel.
It defines DEI-related discrimination as any action motivated by race, sex, religion or protected traits and cites limiting networking events or rewarding diversity goals as examples.
The notice says a three-year statute of limitations permits reporting incidents that occurred before President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.

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The Department of Labor memo urges employees to treat DEI programs as violations and to report misconduct to the Office of Special Counsel.
It defines DEI-related discrimination as any action motivated by race, sex, religion or protected traits and cites limiting networking events or rewarding diversity goals as examples.
The notice says a three-year statute of limitations permits reporting incidents that occurred before President Donald Trump took office in January 2025.