Panelists at ASAE22 note that federal law prohibits using race as factor in hiring, say many DEI programs are poorly constructedSince the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer in May 2020, many associations have boldly stated they will increase efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in their hiring.The message from three professionals in the equal opportunity field: Proceed with caution. Setting DEI goals is laudable, appropriate and legal, they said. Setting hiring quotas definitely is not."Is white a protected class?" asked Richard Anthony Baker of attendees at the ASAE22 session "Equal Employment Opportunity: Risk Management for… Read More