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New AI Hiring Rules and Lawsuits Put Employers on Notice: What HR Needs to Know

Adam Bouka By Adam Bouka Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies find, evaluate, and hire talent—but it’s also raising red flags among regulators and courts. Two big developments in May 2025 show that HR...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Risk Management in the Modern Era of Workplace Generative AI

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is becoming more prevalent in the workplace, including as a tool for human resources (HR) leaders to use in their employment practices. At the same time, close to a dozen states have...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Another Legal Challenge to an AI Interviewing Tool

In the latest lawsuit of its kind, the American Civil Liberties Union recently filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) alleging an AI interviewing...more

Goldberg Segalla

2025 Employment Law Trends: Navigating the Shifting Landscape and What Employers Need to Know

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As we move further into 2025, the employment law landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by significant regulatory changes and emerging workplace dynamics. For employers and counsel, staying ahead of these trends is...more

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AI Screening Systems Face Fresh Scrutiny: 6 Key Takeaways From Claims Filed Against Hiring Technology Company

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A Deaf, Indigenous woman claims an employer’s use of a popular automated video interview platform unfairly blocked her promotion due to AI-driven biases related to her disability and race. The ACLU filed charges on March 19...more

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New Illinois Laws in 2025: What Employers Need to Know

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Several new laws approved by the Illinois General Assembly and signed into law this year by Governor JB Pritzker are aimed at protecting and expanding the rights of employees in the state. The new measures’ effect will also...more

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New Study Shows AI Resume Screeners Prefer White Male Candidates: Your 5-Step Blueprint to Prevent AI Discrimination in Hiring

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A new study reveals that popular AI-based resume screening tools often favor White and male candidates, showing that resumes tied to White-associated names were preferred 85% of the time. The University of Washington...more

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2024 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update

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With the 2024 California legislative year closed, it is once again time to summarize the new legislation that will affect businesses operating within California and highlight relevant action items related to this legislation....more

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Illinois Passes Bill to Regulate Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Settings

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Keypoint: Although not nearly as far-reaching as the Colorado AI Act, the Illinois law adds to the growing patchwork of state laws that regulate artificial intelligence. On August 9, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB...more

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Illinois Extends Statute of Limitations for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act, Adds Protected Classes,...

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Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law several bills that significantly amend the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). As a result of these amendments, Illinois employers should expect an uptick in discrimination cases...more

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AI in HR: Navigating the Legal Landscape and Ensuring Fairness in Employee Selection

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize many industries, and the employment space is no exception. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), almost one in four organizations utilize...more

Foster Swift Collins & Smith

Risks Make AI Workplace Policies a Requirement

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming an integral element in the operation of virtually every business and organization. As with most modern technologies, the use of AI-powered apps and tools comes with its own set...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

My Employees Are Using ChatGPT. What Now?

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In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), one development stands out for its transformative potential: the rise of generative AI tools. Many major technology companies are building the large language...more

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[Webinar] The Explosion of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence: Top Legal Compliance Tips for California Employers - June 20th,...

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Join Dan M. Forman, Partner and Chair of CDF’s Trade Secret and Privacy Practice Groups, for an exclusive one-hour complimentary webinar focused on providing attendees with invaluable insights and top tips for effectively...more

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Regulation of AI – the Path Ahead

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Last week, a joint statement was issued by four federal agencies expressing their apprehension regarding the use of AI for discriminatory or anticompetitive purposes and outlining their plans for regulation. This comes on the...more

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CFPB, Federal Agencies Warn of Obligations to Avoid Algorithmic Discrimination

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On April 24, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Department of Justice (DOJ) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a joint statement affirming that...more

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New York City Issues Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Human Resources

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On April 6, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection issued its final rule interpreting the City’s Local Law 144 regulating the use of "automated employment decision tools," which went into effect...more

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Employers Beware: The Rise of AI (Regulation)

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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the world and the workplace. From facial-analytic tools that assess interviewees to bots that screen applicants, AI technology is gaining traction in many human resources...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

New York City’s AI Bias Law Has Been Postponed

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection will delay enforcement of Local Law 144, until April 15, 2023. The law requires companies operating in the City to audit automated employment decision tools for...more

Felicello Law PC

Artificial Intelligence: Buckle up for a Bumpy Ride

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Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications like ChatGPT are the hot new technologies expected to changes our lives fundamentally. Taking the human element out of monotonous tasks promises to increase...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Applicant Files Class Action Suit Over Alleged AI Tool Discrimination in Hiring

As we have previously reported (here, here and here), there are novel risks associated with employer use of AI tools in the workplace. While such tools have caught the attention of the EEOC and state and local legislatures,...more

Perkins Coie

How AI and Automated Systems Use Can Lead to Discrimination in Hiring

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated systems can increase efficiency and help reduce human error. However, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the White House, and the Equal Employment Opportunity...more

Morgan Lewis

Thinking About Implementing AI in 2023? What Organizations Need to Know

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Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have the power to transform how businesses operate and generate efficiencies that can improve an organization’s ability to analyze data, resulting in increased profitability and reducing...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools in Employment Decisions Can Lead to Violations of the ADA and New York City Law

Employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in making hiring and other employment decisions is drawing increased scrutiny. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published guidance on how employers’ use...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

New York City Council Passes Law Regulating Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions

The New York City Council has recently enacted an ordinance banning artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employment decisions unless the technology has been subject to an independent bias audit within a year of use. Many...more

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