OutRageous HR Podcast: DEI or Discrimination? Navigating Policy Shifts While Staying Compliant

DEI or Discrimination? Know the Legal Line. “DEI isn’t illegal. Discrimination is. The challenge is ensuring your initiatives don’t blur the line,” says employment attorney Kathlyn Perez in this episode of outRageous HR—and she's breaking down what that really means for employers today. Kathlyn joins Annette Alvarado, VP of Operations at OutSolve, to unpack the growing concerns around “illegal DEI,” recent shifts in interpretation (not the laws themselves), and how organizations can stay compliant without abandoning inclusion. Key Takeaways: Title VII, ADEA, and ADA remain unchanged—but the EEOC’s lens is evolving Avoid DEI practices that offer preferential treatment based on protected traits Audit your training, policies, and DEI language regularly Train managers to focus on merit, not protected characteristics Be ready: a new federal certification may require proof your DEI isn’t discriminatory Need expert guidance on complying with federal anti-discrimination laws? OutSolve can help your organization remain compliant: https://www.outsolve.com/non-discrimi... Want to learn more about us? Visit us at www.outsolve.com and follow us on social media for the latest updates! LinkedIN:   / outsolve---practical-affirmative-action   Twitter/X:   / outsolveaap