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California Civil Rights Department Unveils New Proposed Regulations on Employers’ Use of AI and Automated Systems

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has released new proposed regulations regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated decision-making systems that would affirm that the use of such...more

White and Williams LLP

[Webinar] Staying Ahead in 2024 - AI's Impact on the Workplace and Tips for Managing a Multi-State Workforce - March 21st, 1:00 pm...

Join us on March 21 for this topical webinar which will examine two of the latest trends facing employers. This session will examine what employers need to know and do as AI continues to impact the workplace, including a...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

Credentialism and Disparate Impact Discrimination - No Degree, No Problem!?

The job search process was frustrating for my firstborn, Mateo.  He had his coder certificate and ten years’ experience as a security and IT specialist but when he applied for certain roles, even at his current employer, he...more

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The 9 Things Colorado Employers Should Do After Lawmakers Pass Batch of New Workplace Laws

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The Colorado legislature has been busy this season passing new employment laws, adding to your compliance obligations in a big way. We reviewed the key workplace laws that Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed into effect and...more

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Using AI in Human Resources: The Legal Landscape

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In Part I of this three -part series on artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, we explored some of AI’s uses in the workplace and potential legal complications with the technology. In this Part II, we explore legal...more

DirectEmployers Association

DE Talk: Disability Education & Accessibility: Overcoming the Digital Divide

When hitting a roadblock, Janet Fiore’s motto is always, “We can figure this out,” and that’s precisely what she did in the realm of disability education. Having a fear of getting it wrong or trying to figure out where to...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Refresher: How to Comply With U.S. Export Controls and Anti-Discrimination Laws When Recruiting and Hiring Foreign Nationals

The scenario happens all the time: Your engineering department has identified a need for more personnel who will work with export-controlled information. Management has approved the hiring, and your Human Resources manager...more

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New York Extends Pay Equity Act to All Protected Classes

The New York State Legislature has passed an amendment to New York’s Achieve Pay Equity Act (the “Act”), which will prohibit pay discrimination against any employee based on his or her membership in any class protected by the...more

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Sweeping Pay Equity Laws On The Way For New York Employers

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This past week was a busy one for New York State lawmakers. In addition to passing game-changing legislation overhauling the state’s discrimination laws, the New York State Senate and Assembly just passed two pay equity bills...more

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Welcome to the Machine(s): Can AI Save Employers From Discrimination or Retaliation Allegations?

Employees who claim that they were discriminated against or retaliated against by their employer typically must prove that the employer was substantially motivated by their membership in a protected class (such as race,...more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

Valentine’s Day at the Office—Keeping Cupid off the Clock

Ah, Valentine’s Day. The holiday of love. The bottom line of businesses such as flower shops and romantic restaurants may thrive on once-a-year professions of affection and attempts to woo a possible partner or current...more

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Careless Employee Reviews Are Not Only Useless, They’re Harmful

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While employee reviews have obvious benefits from a Human Resources standpoint, implementing a policy that ensures employee reviews are well-crafted and accurate today, can go a long way toward insulating the company from...more

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5 Takeaways From Oregon’s New Pay Equity Regulations

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Weeks before the bulk of Oregon’s new equal pay law will take effect, the state Bureau of Labor and Industries released implementing regulations to clarify the obligations that will soon be borne by the state’s employers....more

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Can You Be Held Personally Liable In An Employment Lawsuit? The Answer Lies Down A Rabbit Hole

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In “Alice in Wonderland,” the Queen of Hearts once proclaimed, “Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” This appears to be the rallying cry of many plaintiffs across the country when...more

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Another Landmark Ruling: Court Says Transgender Discrimination Violates Federal Anti-Bias Law - Three Things You Need To Know...

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In what appears to be the first time a federal appeals court has extended the nation’s main federal employment discrimination statute to cover transgender and transitioning employees, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals...more

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I-16 – Kneeling, Indefinite Leave, DC Updates, Non-Compete Consideration, and Pretty as a Protected Class

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This episode discusses kneeling in the NFL/workplace, indefinite leave entitlement, and sufficient consideration for non-competes, provides an update from DC on OT exemptions and class action waivers, and questions whether...more

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Legislating Bathrooms: SC Bill Highlights Transgender Issues at Work

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The South Carolina Employment Law Letter normally analyzes newly issued cases in its lead article, but we take a moment to address a “hot button” issue that is impacting many states, including South Carolina. There has been a...more

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Socially Aware: The Social Media Law Update Volume 6, Issue 4

Five social media law issues to discuss with your clients - The explosive growth of social media has clients facing legal questions that didn’t even exist a few short years ago. Helping your clients navigate this...more

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The Ten Most Important Rules for Employers

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Despite the complexity of employment law and the speed with which the law, technology, and the workplace are changing, there are a few basic principles that capture the best advice we can give to employers. They’re not a...more

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Healthcare Update, No. 1, February 2013: Top 10 Supervisory Survival Tools For 2013

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As the new year unfolds, supervisors may have even less time to manage all the complexities that arise in the world of employment law. With goals and deadlines to meet, well-intentioned managers may be tempted to rely on...more

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