US orders French companies to comply with Trump's diversity ban
- The United States embassy in Paris sent letters to French companies warning against diversity programs, stating they violate federal anti-discrimination laws and that Trump's executive order applies to all contractors.
- France's trade ministry condemned the letters as "unacceptable" US interference in their companies' policies concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- The letters requested companies to certify they do not engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, giving them five days to respond.
- France has laws promoting gender equality in companies, meaning compliance with the US letter could lead to legal conflicts in France.
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EEOC chief investigating diversity, equity, inclusion
ARLINGTON, Va. — The acting chief of the top federal agency for protecting worker rights signaled a pivot toward prioritizing President Donald Trump's campaign to stamp out diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the private and public sectors.
High school student, former councilor put on Ontario committee - Malheur Enterprise
Ontario Mayor Debbie Folden recently appointed two members to the city’s Diversity Advisory Committee despite some councilors’ concern the group’s existence may jeopardize federal funding. The committee has been in the spotlight after City Manager Dan Cummings warned that it may stand in violation of President Donald Trump’s executive order stopping diversity programs at the federal level. Cummings last month recommended disbanding the committee…
Trump called for a stop to European diversity programmes: Germany, France and Spain are not planning any changes
European companies have been asked by the US to discontinue their diversity programs, but Berlin, Paris and Madrid are not planning to review the company's rules.
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