Economic Dignity

Making Equal Opportunity Real: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Combat Workplace Discrimination

May 20, 2025

By NIWR

In his inaugural address on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump declared, “We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit-based.”[1] Subsequently, President Trump issued a series of executive […]

Protecting A Workers’ Right to Concerted Activities

April 8, 2025

By NIWR

Download Fact Sheet Both union and non-union employees have these rights under federal law: Some violations are obvious, like when an employer fires an outspoken union supporter. But violations in […]

The Institute, NELA, and A Better Balance File Fourth Circuit Amicus Brief on “Honest Belief”

December 10, 2024

By NIWR Blog

The National Institute for Workers’ Rights, National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA), and A Better Balance recently filed an amicus brief with the Fourth Circuit in the matter of Shipton v. […]

Employers Risk Increased Liability by Backing Away from DEI Initiatives

October 21, 2024

By NIWR

In recent months, following legal and public attacks from opponents of equal opportunity and workplace inclusion, some companies have scaled back efforts to break down barriers to diversity and inclusion. […]

NIWR and Latino Justice Urge Public Pension Funds to Support DEIA and Divest from Tesla

October 17, 2024

By NIWR

The National Institute for Workers’ Rights and Latino Justice have jointly urged three of the largest public pension funds—California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CALPERS), New York City Employees’ Retirement System […]

NIWR and Color of Change Request IRS Investigate Goldman Sachs for Potential Tax Compliance Issues

September 6, 2024

By NIWR

Edward KillenCommissioner, Tax Exempt & Government EntitiesInternal Revenue Service Sent via Email Download letter Dear Commissioner Killen: We write to ask you to investigate potential tax compliance issues by Goldman […]

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