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Federal DEI employees are at risk of being laid off<\/a> by the new administration. Find out more below.<\/p>\n DEI stands for<\/a> diversity, equity and inclusion. Many companies implement DEI policies and practices in workplaces to provide all employees with equal opportunities. DEI includes representation for all races, genders and sexual orientations. Programs<\/a> include anti-bias training and resource groups. The efforts are focused on helping marginalized employees thrive in the workplace. The initiative started in the 1960\u2019s and 70\u2019s during the civil rights movement, when employees started filing discrimination lawsuits with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), according to CNN<\/a>. Former President Lyndon B. Johnson<\/strong> signed off on his 1965 executive order that prohibited discrimination in the workplace.<\/p>\n President Trump has directed the FAA to prioritize safety with merit-based hiring, ending discriminatory DEI practices. <\/p>\n This restores fairness, competence, and confidence in air travel for all Americans. pic.twitter.com\/ahffbaeHSG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 22, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Donald Trump<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s executive order bans DEI programs. It calls for DEI employees to be put on administrative leave \u201ceffective immediately,\u201d as reported by CNN<\/a>. On Tuesday, a memo was sent out by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, ordering employers to tell their DEI workers \u201cno later than 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday\u201d that they are being put on immediate administrative leave, and will eventually be laid off. The memo noted that \u201cthe agency takes steps to close\/end all EDIA initiatives, offices and programs.\u201d It also orders employers to removes any websites or social media linked to DEI efforts, as well as put an end to upcoming trainings. Another memo that was sent on Wednesday warned: \u201cThere will be no adverse consequences for timely reporting this information. However, failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences,\u201d as reported by Reuters.<\/a><\/p>\n In 2021, former President Joe Biden<\/strong><\/a> issued Executive Order 14035, which called for DEI to \u201cstrengthen the federal workforce by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility.\u201d His intention was to create a workforce that \u201cdraws from the full diversity of the nation [and] removes barriers to equal opportunity,\u201d as reported by FOX.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Trump ordered for DEI employees to be placed on administrative leave, \u201cno later than 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday,\u201d and to eventually be laid off.<\/p>\n The specific number of DEI employees<\/a> are unknown in the U.S., however, the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), represents over 800,000 federal employees, according to BBC.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\nWhat Does DEI Mean?<\/h2>\n
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Trump\u2019s DEI Executive Order Explained<\/h2>\n
What Is a Federal DEI Employee?<\/h2>\n
Were Federal DEI Employees Laid Off?<\/h2>\n
How Many Federal DEI Employees Are There?<\/h2>\n