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The California Civil Rights Division has finalized regulations addressing employer use of artificial intelligence and automated decision systems. The proposed regulations, which are pending approval with the Office of...more
Early this year, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and Division on Civil Rights (the “DCR”) issued new guidance (the “Guidance”) addressing how the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (the “LAD”) applies to...more
A new bill in California, SB 7, proposed by State Senator Jerry McNerney, seeks to limit and regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) decision making in hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination decisions. Also...more
This is the second installment in our AI in the Workplace series, where we explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its impact on employers. In Part 1, we examined worker surveillance and FCRA...more
The New Jersey AG and the Division on Civil Rights’ new guidance on algorithmic discrimination explains how AI tools might be used in ways that violate the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. The law applies to employers...more
Each year, LP’s Employment & Executive Compensation Practice Group is pleased to provide a short checklist of steps that all companies should consider taking to measure their readiness for the coming year. We hope you find...more
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
On October 16, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published new guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace (the AI Guidance). The AI Guidance is the most recent in a spate of federal, state,...more
On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law H.B. 3773 (the "Act"), making Illinois the second state to pass broad legislation on the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") in employment decisions....more
California’s legislative session nears its end in the next few weeks, and as usual, state legislators have introduced several bills that will surely affect employers if they become law. Although this session had fewer...more
Employers are increasingly turning to innovative technology, like artificial intelligence (AI) or automated employment decision tools (AEDTs), to meet modern talent acquisition and human resource demands. This uptick in...more
President Joe Biden’s October 2023 Executive Order on AI directed agencies to institute a significant number of actions on AI. On April 29, 2024, the White House announced that federal agencies had completed “all of the...more
As 2023 winds down to a close, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by employers shows no sign of slowing down. Rather, employers should prepare for an increased use and presence of AI in employment decision-making, as...more
On the heels of New York City Local Law 144, various states and cities are moving forward with requirements to conduct bias audits of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated employment decision tools (AEDT). Proposed laws...more
Under a recently introduced bill, employers across New York State could face new restrictions on the electronic surveillance of workers and the growing use of automated decision-making and artificial intelligence (AI)...more
New York City has begun to enforce a law initially passed in 2021 that requires employers to take certain steps before implementing an automated employment decision tool (AEDT). The law reflects a growing focus on the use of...more
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) programs have gained notoriety by injecting ease into otherwise burdensome and difficult daily tasks. However, as with most innovative advancements, AI has also drawn concern from skeptics...more
On July 5, 2023, the New York Department of Consumer and Workplace Protection (“DCWP”) will begin enforcing NYC Law 144, which regulates the use of AI-driven hiring tools, referred to as Automated Employment Decision Tools...more
Many employers have begun using artificial intelligence (AI) tools supplied by third-party vendors. On May 18, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provided guidance indicating that, in its view, employers...more
On July 5, 2023, New York City is poised to begin enforcement of a law initially passed in 2021 that requires employers to take certain steps before implementing an automated employment decision tool (AEDT). The law reflects...more
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) issued a Final Rule implementing New York City Local Law 144 (the AI Law) and announced July 5, 2023 as the new effective date for implementation and...more