Department of Labor Directs Employees to Report Prioritizing DEI Initiatives
The Department of Labor has sent an internal email directing employees to report coworkers who prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The directive specifically instructs workers to report behavior that predates Donald Trump's second inauguration.
According to reporting, the communication has been received as a compliance measure within the agency. One employee, speaking anonymously, described the email as feeling like a "reminder to narc on your coworkers."
The email represents a significant shift in workplace guidance regarding DEI programs within the federal agency. The scope of the reporting requirement appears to cover activities that occurred before the recent change in administration.
Federal employees have been directed to document and report any colleagues who continue to prioritize DEI-related work, according to the internal guidance.