10th Circuit Affirms DEI Training Did Not Create Hostile Work Environment

10th Circuit Rules on DEI Training Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has affirmed that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training did not lead to a hostile work environment, according to HR Dive. This decision relates to a case where the court upheld the original finding.

Details of the Affirmation

The 10th Circuit specifically affirmed that the DEI training in question did not result in a hostile work environment for the plaintiff, as stated in the HR Dive report. As a widely-known context, the 10th Circuit is one of the 13 federal appellate courts in the U.S., handling appeals from federal district courts in several states.

Plaintiff’s Next Steps

An attorney for the plaintiff informed HR Dive that his team will consider filing a petition for review with the U.S. Supreme Court. This potential appeal follows the 10th Circuit’s affirmation on the matter.