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EEOC Files Lawsuit Over Segregated DEI Training by Race

Alexander Chua August 13, 2026
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EEOC Files Lawsuit Over Segregated DEI Training by Race

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against an employer for segregating DEI training by race.

Lawsuit Allegations

The suit targets the employer’s practice of separating DEI training participants according to race. The EEOC described the approach as alienating and cruel in the filing.

Title VII Enforcement Focus

This iteration of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been vocal about cracking down on DEI in the context of Title VII, according to HR Dive.

Source Context

Details of the action appear in reporting from HR Dive. The EEOC continues to pursue similar cases involving workplace training programs.

Additional updates on the case are available through HR Dive.

Sources

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