Affirmative Action

On January 1, 2024, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity." The Trump Order ends federal affirmative action and all federal DEI initiatives.

Workforce Certificate requirements at issue In an unusual case, staffing giant TEKsystems is challenging how Minnesota grants Workforce Certificates. Companies with more than 40 employees in the state, or that are headquartered in the state, must obtain a Workforce Certificate to do business with the state, cities, counties, townships, and