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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +
Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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Illinois Enacts Artificial Intelligence Legislation Affecting Employment Practices

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently signed HB 3773 into law, amending the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “Act”) to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment practices. Amendments to the Act, which...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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Pretty-Privilege: The Ugly Truth About Appearance Discrimination

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In the complex tapestry of workplace dynamics, there exists an often unspoken advantage known as the beauty premium or “pretty privilege.” This phenomenon refers to the societal bias toward individuals who are perceived as...more

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New Virginia Employment Laws Prohibiting Discrimination

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The Virginia General Assembly has passed new employee protections for three classes of workers: military members, individuals with disabilities, and those using cannabis oil for medical reasons....more

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Illinois Set To Impose New Restrictions And Requirements On Employers

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Illinois is not only poised to join the ranks of states that either prohibit or limit employers’ ability to evaluate applicants’ and employees’ criminal conviction records, but also implement a retaliation standard that more...more

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Major Changes Coming to Employment Discrimination Claims in Virginia

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Governor Ralph Northam signed two bills that both go into law on July 1, 2020, and will drastically alter employment discrimination claims in Virginia. The Virginia Values Act ("VVA") (Senate Bill 868) makes sweeping...more

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Virginia’s Values Act Fundamentally Rewrites The Human Rights Act

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Effective July 1, 2020, the Virginia Values Act expands the scope of the Virginia Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination in employment and housing on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The new law also...more

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The Time Is Now for Employers in Illinois to Abide by New Laws

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The New Year brings new laws for Illinois employers. Some laws go into effect this Summer, while others are effective as of this month. For employers who have not yet revised handbooks, policies and agreements, the time is...more

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TN Appeals Court Reinstates Hostile Work Environment and Whistleblower Claims

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An individual may file a claim under Tennessee’s “whistleblower statute”—the Tennessee Public Protection Act (TPPA)—if she was fired solely for reporting or refusing to participate in illegal activity. Similar to federal law,...more

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Missouri Supreme Court Opens New Door To LGBTQ Protections Under The Missouri Human Rights Act

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In a pair of rulings handed down on Tuesday, the Missouri Supreme Court expanded the reach of the Missouri Human Rights Act (“MHRA”) to encompass, under certain circumstances, LGBTQ individuals and additional types of...more

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Governor Signs Important Changes To The Missouri Human Rights Act Into Law

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Missouri Governor Eric Greitens recently signed into law changes to the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA), bringing it in line with federal employment law standards. The changes take effect August 28, 2017. The most...more

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One Step Remains in Correcting the Missouri Human Rights Act

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On May 9, 2017, the Missouri Legislature passed a significant amendment to the Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA), which would bring the Act into closer alignment with federal and other states' anti-discrimination statutes. All...more

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D.C. Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act Prohibits Inquiry Into Prospective and Current Employees’ Credit Information

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The District of Columbia has become the newest jurisdiction to prohibit employers from inquiring into their job applicants’ and current employees’ credit information. ...more

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