The FCC approved Verizon's $20 billion deal to acquire Frontier Communications after Verizon eliminated various DEI policies in order to secure regulatory approval, highlighting a retreat from progressive diversity practices.

Verizon eliminated key elements of its diversity, equity and inclusion framework just 24 hours before the FCC approved its $20bn acquisition of Frontier Communications. This move, made to secure regulatory approval, raises significant concerns about the commitment to progressive, inclusive corporate practices and the potential negative impact on marginalized communities.

A former female employee, Tara Vance, has filed a lawsuit against Frontier alleging gender and disability discrimination and harassment by a manager, with claims that the company failed to take effective action to stop the misconduct.

A former employee, Tara Vance, filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against Frontier Communications alleging severe harassment, differential treatment, and constructive discharge on September 1, 2023, after management and HR failed to address her grievances.

The Communication Workers of America has launched a $500,000 national media campaign against Frontier Communications over its reliance on contractor labor instead of full‐time employees for fiber optic network installations. The dispute follows a $5 million fine imposed by Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority due to issues with contractor-led installations, and similar protests have emerged in California, raising concerns about the quality and stability of jobs.