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The Spiggle Law Firm PodcastHow are Recent Court Decisions Impacting Diversity Slate Initiatives?How are recent court decisions impacting diversity slate initiatives? Valerie Teachout, a Senior Attorney with The Spiggle Law Firm, joins Tom to discuss how recent court decisions might impact DEI initiatives. They explore the potential legal risks associated with DEI initiatives, particularly in light of the legal scrutiny they face. While the motive behind DEI initiatives is to address historical inequalities and increase diversity, they also run the risk of being interpreted as discriminatory. Organizations must carefully evaluate and reevaluate their diversity programs' effectiveness and legal compliance. In this episode, you...2024-04-0311 minThe Spiggle Law Firm PodcastWhat You Need to Know about the Wage Transparency Law in Washington, DCWhat do employers and employees need to know about Washington, DC's new wage transparency law? Valerie Teachout, an attorney at The Spiggle Law Firm, joins us to discuss the key points of the wage transparency law recently signed by Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser. The new law requires that any employers in the district with at least one employee must provide information on salaries. Employers must provide the minimum and the maximum projected salary or hourly pay in all job listings and position description advertisements. This applies to internal promotions, internal transfers, and external advertisements...2024-02-2810 min