David Farkas objected that FirstEnergy of Akron, Ohio, tied at least 10% of executive bonuses to diversity, equity and inclusion metrics. A case that had the potential to further energize former ...
Since the start of President Trump’s second term, the administration has been focused on ending “illegal” workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. A recent $17 million settlement ...
Attorneys for David Farkas will argue at trial he was fired for questioning the legality of executive raises based on meeting DEI hiring goals. FirstEnergy counters Farkas was fired for his alleged ...