My information is based on fact, whereas yours is based on the need for justification.
The only true requirement of DEI is the consideration of the candidates of like qualifications.
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is available to employers for hiring and employing individuals from certain targeted groups who have faced significant barriers to employment and has an end date of December 31, 2025.
This is not DEI, although it incentivizes DEI.