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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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[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

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It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: August 2024

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee J. Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s...more

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Hiring discrimination claims: 5 ways to stay out of hot water

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Learn from a real employer's mistakes. Imagine this scenario: You are advertising for an open position. You get three applicants: •Applicant 1 meets or exceeds all of your requirements. •Applicant 2 fails to meet your...more

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Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

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An employee time traveling to today’s workplace from the 1980s would be astounded at where we’ve arrived. While we don’t (yet!) have flying cars as imagined by many 1980’s sci-fi movies, the world of work is undergoing its...more

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Commissioner Sonderling to Depart from EEOC in August 2024

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Seyfarth Synopsis: EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling, a Republican who first joined the EEOC in 2020, has announced his departure from the Commission in August 2024. Sonderling’s tenure was marked by his significant...more

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Does the Use of AI in the Hiring Process Expand Who Can Be Sued for Discrimination?: One Federal Court in California Says Yes

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The increasing use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools to assist employers with recruiting decisions invites the question of who can be held legally responsible if those decisions allegedly are discriminatory. Typically,...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: June 2024 #2

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment... - JOLTS Report – Job Openings Decreased by 296k in April, Rate Decreased to 4.8% -...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: June 2024

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The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment,... - EEOC’s $22 Million Settlement with the Social Security - Administration is a...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your June To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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[Event] 40th Annual Employment Law Update - July 16th, Hampton, VA

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Sometimes it seems employers are awash with new employment laws and regulations that require effective HR help to navigate. This year’s 40th ELU is designed to update employers on developments like the new proposed EEOC...more

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Workplace Law Update: 12 Essential Items on Your May To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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Employment Law Update: The Department of Labor Joins Growing List of Agencies Targeting AI Selection Tools for Enforcement

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In a joint statement issued on April 4, 2024, five federal agencies, including the Department of Labor, announced they will apply their enforcement authorities to the use of automated systems, including artificial...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: April 2024 #2

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024: February JOLTS Report – Job Openings Continue to Stagnate Month Over Month, Rate Unchanged for the Third Month in a Row- The most recent Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (“JOLTS”) Report...more

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Developments in Equal Pay Litigation

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We combine legal expertise with industry-leading statistical capabilities to provide global pay equity solutions that assess and mitigate risk....more

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Department of Labor, Including OFCCP, Continues Work on Guidance and “Promising Practices” Regarding Artificial Intelligence

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The Acting Director of OFCCP and the Solicitor of Labor indicated that they are moving full speed ahead on developing guidance regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence, and that the Department of Labor is working...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: March 2024 #3

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Monday, March 11, 2024: Biden “Hits the Brakes” on Non-Defense Discretionary Budgets for Federal Agencies Joining Congress’ Historic Pivot Away from Both Bigger Federal Agencies and Bigger Social Programs - With the...more

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SCOTUS Predictions: Blockbuster Decision Will Dismantle Workplace Regulations

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The Supreme Court is set to shake up the workplace world by taking away a great deal of power from federal agencies – including the regulators who oversee many of the nation’s labor and employment laws. That’s according to...more

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Four New Year’s Resolutions for Employers

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New Year’s resolutions are common. Many people attempt a “dry” January. Others a dry February, because there are less days in the month. As we close out the first month of 2024 here are four proposed New Year’s resolutions...more

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Class Action Areas Drive EEOC’s Strategic Enforcement Plan for 2024 – 2028

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Late last year, the EEOC quietly announced its most recent Strategic Enforcement Plan, covering 2024–2028. To no surprise, the EEOC has indicated that it will implement a concerted effort to focus its resources on employment...more

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2024 "To-Do" List for Employers

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As 2023 has ended, and 2024 has arrived, our Labor, Employment & Immigration attorneys are pleased to bring you a convenient summary of significant legal developments. These updates are crucial for you as an employer to stay...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: January 2024 #2

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Monday, December 4, 2023: FAR Council Submitted for OMB Approval Proposed Rule on “Pay Equity and Transparency in Federal Contracting” Another potential new regulation for federal contractors is in the pipeline. The FAR...more

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Court Rules EEO-1 Reports Are Not Exempt “Commercial” Information Under FOIA; Department of Labor May Appeal

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Many federal contractors and subcontractors treat their EEO-1 reports as confidential because they contain detailed demographic data and workforce information. A lawsuit brought by the Center for...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: January 2024

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This is a Special Two-Week Edition of the DirectEmployers Week In Review (for the period December 19,,2023 through January 1, 2024). DE publishes this Special Edition each year at this time to report what you missed when so...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your New Year To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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