Description

Navigating Workplace DEI in a Changing Legal Landscape

As evolving federal guidance and increased public scrutiny create new challenges for workplace DEI efforts, this training equips organizations with the tools to navigate the current legal and cultural landscape.

Participants will learn how to reaffirm their commitment to inclusion while aligning with federal and state-level nondiscrimination laws—particularly those in the DMV region that protect gender identity and expression.

The session will cover potential risks of maintaining or neglecting DEI initiatives, including legal exposure, reputational harm, and employee disengagement.

Attendees will explore best practices for:

• Updating workplace policies
• Developing gender transition and pronoun guidelines
• Implementing inclusive health benefits

The training also emphasizes the importance of a clear communication strategy and legal review process to ensure policies are both values-driven and legally sound.

Meet the Speaker:

Edgar Ndjatou is a DC-based workers’ rights advocate and business/nonprofit consultant who is passionate about creating workplaces that value fair treatment, trust and open communication. Previously a practicing employment attorney, Edgar leveraged his knowledge and skillset to educate the public on workers’ rights and leads advocacy efforts in support of employees and their wellbeing. Through his consulting business, Officium, Edgar supports a client base that spans across a variety of industries in the public, private and government sector in making competent HR decisions, strategizing innovative policies and procedures that benefit both employers and workers, helping to address career obstacles, and navigating difficult situations through alternative dispute resolution. In his free time, Edgar enjoys listening to podcasts, watching sports, and keeping up with current events in politics and beyond. Learn more about his affiliations and work here.