Dawn Siler-Nixon
Ford & Harrison LLP
Articles
Go Woke, Go Broke? Potential Legal Exposure for Florida Diversity Training Starts July 1
USA - June 29 2022 The “Stop WOKE Act” (HB7) (the “Act”) is set to go into effect on July 1, 2022, following a court decision this week declining to enter an injunction…
What Does Florida's "Stop WOKE" Act Mean for Employers?
USA - April 25 2022 On Friday, April 22, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the “Stop WOKE” Act (HB 7) (“the Act”) into law.[1] The Act has drawn national…
DIVERSITY IN THE WORKS: Recognizing and Stopping Microaggressions in the Workplace
USA - November 23 2021 What Are Microaggressions? “Death by a thousand cuts.” This is what microaggressions feel like to the impacted individual. Dr. Derald Wing Sue, a…
DIVERSITY IN THE WORKS: An Update on the Biden Administration's LGBTQ+ Equality Efforts
USA - May 27 2021 Executive Summary: During President Biden’s first 100 days in office and beyond, the Administration has taken a number of actions aimed at promoting…
Can Diversity Initiatives, Religious Freedom and LGBTQ+ Rights Co-Exist at Work? Yes, They Can
USA - April 30 2021 Maintaining a diverse workforce is increasingly necessary for companies to be successful and competitive in the global marketplace…
