{"id":7691,"date":"2025-02-13T11:54:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T11:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=7691"},"modified":"2025-02-14T11:57:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T11:57:32","slug":"navigating-the-uncertainties-of-illegal-dei-with-quiet-dei","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-strategy\/inclusion-belonging\/navigating-the-uncertainties-of-illegal-dei-with-quiet-dei\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating the uncertainties of illegal DEI with &#8220;Quiet DEI&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"sync\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5877\" alt=\"Brightmine background\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/19110611\/Hero_Header_HP_Background_Desktop.webp\" style=\"object-position:100% 51%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"100% 51%\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-fca5db16 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:15px;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cararra-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f90d3be4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1em;border-bottom-right-radius:1em;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b938f161336fa0a5d60c1409824a3e6\">Navigating the uncertainties of illegal DEI<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-gray-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1b0805a2eb08aca023566acfd7544b43\">DEI programs in the private sector are facing new challenges under the new administration. Learn how practicing &#8220;Quiet DEI&#8221; can help you navigate the uncertainties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"sync\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/04\/11141301\/resource_page_banner_brightmine.webp\" alt=\"Brightmine resources graphic\" class=\"wp-image-4642\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0fd240ca wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"\">Share this:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"addtoany_shortcode\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_28 addtoany_list\" data-a2a-url=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-strategy\/inclusion-belonging\/navigating-the-uncertainties-of-illegal-dei-with-quiet-dei\/\" data-a2a-title=\"Navigating the uncertainties of illegal DEI with \u201cQuiet DEI\u201d\"><a class=\"a2a_button_linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/linkedin?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brightmine.com%2Fus%2Fresources%2Fhr-strategy%2Finclusion-belonging%2Fnavigating-the-uncertainties-of-illegal-dei-with-quiet-dei%2F&amp;linkname=Navigating%20the%20uncertainties%20of%20illegal%20DEI%20with%20%E2%80%9CQuiet%20DEI%E2%80%9D\" title=\"LinkedIn\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_x\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/x?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brightmine.com%2Fus%2Fresources%2Fhr-strategy%2Finclusion-belonging%2Fnavigating-the-uncertainties-of-illegal-dei-with-quiet-dei%2F&amp;linkname=Navigating%20the%20uncertainties%20of%20illegal%20DEI%20with%20%E2%80%9CQuiet%20DEI%E2%80%9D\" title=\"X\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brightmine.com%2Fus%2Fresources%2Fhr-strategy%2Finclusion-belonging%2Fnavigating-the-uncertainties-of-illegal-dei-with-quiet-dei%2F&amp;linkname=Navigating%20the%20uncertainties%20of%20illegal%20DEI%20with%20%E2%80%9CQuiet%20DEI%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><a class=\"a2a_button_email\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/email?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brightmine.com%2Fus%2Fresources%2Fhr-strategy%2Finclusion-belonging%2Fnavigating-the-uncertainties-of-illegal-dei-with-quiet-dei%2F&amp;linkname=Navigating%20the%20uncertainties%20of%20illegal%20DEI%20with%20%E2%80%9CQuiet%20DEI%E2%80%9D\" title=\"Email\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Published: February 13, 2025 | by <strong>Sarah Peterson Herr<\/strong>, Legal Editor at Brightmine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs have found themselves in the crosshairs of the new administration. In this time of uncertainty, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/solutions\/enterprise-business\/\">employers in private companies<\/a> must take extra care to ensure they don&#8217;t engage in &#8220;illegal DEI practices.&#8221; One way to do this while continuing to support DEI is to practice &#8220;Quiet DEI.&#8221; In this resource, we cover what that is and how to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63055ddb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-cararra-gray-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-79d58207 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.131), 24px);\">In this resource:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.548), 18px);line-height:1.7\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#dei-in-the-private-sector\">Targeting DEI in the private sector<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.548), 18px);line-height:1.7\" class=\"\"><a href=\"#quiet-dei\">Quiet DEI &#8211; Not just another corporate buzzword<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dei-in-the-private-sector\">Targeting DEI in the private sector<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While private employers have felt some anxiety about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/charts\/trump-executive-orders-2025-quick-reference-chart\/#DEI-executive-orders\">diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) executive orders<\/a> and how they might affect their business, Attorney General Pam Bondi, on her first day in office, issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/ag\/media\/1388501\/dl?inline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">memo<\/a> targeting DEI initiatives at private companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Bondi explained: &#8220;To fulfill the Nation&#8217;s promise of equality for all Americans, the Department of Justice&#8217;s Civil Rights Division will investigate, eliminate, and penalize illegal DEI and DEIA preferences, mandates, policies, programs, and activities in the private sector.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">While the memo does not define &#8220;illegal DEI,&#8221; it specifies that it does not include &#8220;educational, cultural, or historical observances \u2014 such as Black History Month, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, or similar events \u2014 that celebrate diversity, recognize historical contributions, and promote awareness.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The headline has left many employers scrambling. While some employers publicly canceled their DEI programs ahead of the latest news, other employers scooped up the opportunity to double down on their DEI efforts. Most employers, however, aren&#8217;t sure what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The Internet is quick to tell you to review and revise existing policies and initiatives to ensure there are no references to diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility that may be considered <em>illegal<\/em>. As employers are scrambling to review their policies, it can be difficult to spot the difference between <em>illegal<\/em> DEI and accessibility efforts and &#8220;educational, cultural, or historical observances.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quiet-dei\">Quiet DEI &#8211; Not just another corporate buzzword<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If your HR department wants to balance the benefits of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/guides-how-to\/how-to-develop-a-dei-strategy\/\">quality DEI program<\/a>, while remaining legally compliant, Quiet DEI may be a viable option. Under Quiet DEI employers can continue providing inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible initiatives without overtly calling them &#8220;DEI.&#8221; While there is not a right way to transition to Quiet DEI, it comes down to the messaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employers considering Quiet DEI should refine their messaging to focus on promoting an inclusive, respectful and fair workplace. HR can focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/blogs\/psychological-safety-at-work\/\">psychological safety<\/a> to create an environment where employees feel like they belong. Under Quiet DEI employers promote equal access to opportunities for growth and development, ensuring all employees have the resources they need to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The DOJ memo emphasizes that private employers must consider whether their DEI initiatives may be considered <em>illegal<\/em> DEI. Employers should determine what approach their company wants to take, whether that be renouncing DEI initiatives, emphasizing their commitment to DEI or quietly offering similar programming with a refined message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">When implementing Quiet DEI, HR professionals should consider implementing these best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-alabaster-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-80fb368b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:25px;border-bottom-right-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Audit policies and initiatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hrcenter.us.brightmine.com\/checklists\/hr-self-audit-checklist\/7627\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Audit<\/a> any diversity, equity, inclusion or accessibility-related policies or initiatives, first focusing on any practices that are clearly unlawful, such as quotas. Employers should also consider if any policies <em>could<\/em> encourage conduct construed as <em>illegal<\/em> DEI, such as having enumerated diversity goals. Ensure policies focus on including all employees. Consider replacing DEI-specific references to focus on what each policy specifically does (e.g., promoting an accessible office or ensuring all employees feel they belong).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Openly communicate changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Openly <a href=\"https:\/\/hrcenter.us.brightmine.com\/quick-reference\/employee-communication-methods\/6515\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communicate<\/a> any changes or updates to policies with staff. HR professionals will have the difficult task in ensuring all management and supervisor staff understand how these issues may affect their day-to-day employee management. HR staff should also ensure that supervisory staff understand <a href=\"https:\/\/hrcenter.us.brightmine.com\/leading-practice-guides\/conducting-successful-performance-appraisals\/1998\/#performance-and-merit-pay-increases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">merit-based practices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Encourage discussions and feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Encourage open discussions and listen to employee feedback. While it might be difficult to balance competing interests, employees will feel seen and heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay apprised of changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Stay apprised of additional changes in this area. Brightmine has made it slightly more manageable through the resources <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/blogs\/trump-administration-first-100-days\/\">The Trump Administration: Tracking the First 100 Days <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/charts\/trump-executive-orders-2025-quick-reference-chart\/\">Trump&#8217;s 2025 Executive Orders &#8211; What They Cover and How They Impact HR<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employers must continue complying with any federal, state or local laws, even if they seemingly touch on a DEI-related area. Executive orders and department memos do not alter the black letter law. By focusing on your values, language and culture, you can effectively promote diversity, equity, inclusion and accommodations in your workforce while quietly complying with the law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-alabaster-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bbb7e64f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Start your free trial today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">Register today to gain free 7-day access to the Brightmine HR &amp; Compliance Center and stay up to date, compliant and save valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-white-color has-secondary-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hrcenter.us.brightmine.com\/freetrial-login\/?loggedInUrl=%2Ffreetrial%2Fnew-user%2F&amp;registrationUrl=%2Ffreetrial%2Fnew-user%2F&amp;intcmp=hrcc-resources|cta-2-col|light|banner|hrcenterus-freetrial|take-a-free-trial\" style=\"border-radius:26px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Take a free trial<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fcdab8bb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">About the author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/18075543\/sarah-peterson-herr-150x150.webp\" alt=\"Sarah Peterson Herr, JD, Legal Editor at Brightmine\" class=\"wp-image-6359\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/18075543\/sarah-peterson-herr-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/18075543\/sarah-peterson-herr-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/18075543\/sarah-peterson-herr-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.brightmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/18075543\/sarah-peterson-herr.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Sarah Peterson Herr, JD<\/strong><br>Legal Editor, Brightmine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Sarah Peterson Herr is a former in-house attorney with over 10 years of employment law experience. As a member of the Brightmine editorial team, she focuses on compensation and benefits compliance, including health care benefits, health care continuation and retirement benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Sarah earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Baker University, a Master of Arts in counseling psychology from the University of Kansas and a Juris Doctor from Washburn University. Prior to joining Brightmine, Sarah led a team conducting workplace investigations. She previously worked in-house as a research attorney in a firm specializing in employment law. Sarah&#8217;s employment law interests include leaves of absence and accommodations, AI and privacy issues.\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Connect with Sarah on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sarah-peterson-herr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DEI programs in the private sector are facing new challenges under the new administration. 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