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Cruel Summer: How to Lower Risks This On-Campus Interviewing Season

It’s OCI season, and law firms are already scrambling to recruit the next batch of summer associates. But it’s imperative to remember that your potential summer associates carry risk, too — and a Zoom interview and a quick...more

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DE Under 3: Court Held That Workday Was an “Agent” to Employers Licensing its AI Applicant Screening Tools

Interesting story for employers whose ATS uses AI for hiring activities! Listen in as Candee and John discuss the Mobley v. Workday case in which a District Court recently ruled that Workday acts as agent of the employer,...more

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Pre-Employment Screening: What is Allowed?

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Employers typically expend a great deal of effort on application processes, in order to make an informed hiring decision and to avoid hiring unsuitable candidates who quit or are fired after a short time....more

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Can an Employer Review Social Media Posts While Assessing Candidates?

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Can an employer review social media posts for the purpose of assessing job candidates? Sometimes, according to a guide on data protection in employment released by the national Data Protection Authority for Latvia, Datu...more

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Massachusetts Latest State Expected to Restrict Access to Credit Reports for Employment Purposes

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On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would add a new provision to the Massachusetts Consumer Protection law and would bar the use of true credit reports for employment...more

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If You Use Background Checks to Vet New Employees, Don’t do This….

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While every employer engages in some due diligence when considering a new hire, if your company routinely, or even occasionally, obtains a “consumer report” as a way to vet candidates, it behooves you to understand the rules...more

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County of Los Angeles Enacts a Sweeping Fair Chance Ordinance for the Unincorporated Areas of the County that Far Exceeds Federal...

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In 2016, the City of Los Angeles enacted a detailed fair chance hiring ordinance.  A comprehensive statewide law followed in 2017. Soon, employers with jobs located in the unincorporated areas of the County of Los...more

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DE Under 3: Complaint Dismissed Alleging an Applicant Screening Tool Discriminated Based on Race, Age, & Disability

Tune into this episode of DE Under 3 as our labor law experts dive into the recently dismissed complaint alleging that the algorithm-based applicant screening tool, Workday, discriminated against the plaintiff and other...more

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Pay Transparency Arrives at the Nation’s Capital

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The District of Columbia will soon join an ever-growing list of jurisdictions that require employers to disclose compensation on job postings.  In addition to pay scale disclosure, the District of Columbia Wage Transparency...more

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[Webinar] Candidates Lie: How Candidate Verification and Screening Can Reduce Risk - December 19th, 2:00 pm CT

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Candidates Lie - Here’s What You Can Do About It - Candidates may embellish or outright lie during the application and hiring process. This is a situation many HR professionals are already familiar with, but what happens...more

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New Washington Law Protects Job Applicants’ Off-Duty Marijuana Use

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Beginning in 2024, both Washington and California will prohibit employers from basing hiring decisions on an applicant’s legal marijuana use. What Is Prohibited? Effective January 1, 2024, employers are prohibited...more

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Employer Paying Six Figure Settlement Based on EEOC Claims that AI Software Discriminated Against Older Applicants.

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Bloomberg Law reported earlier today that the Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) reached a settlement for $365,000 with iTutorGroup, Inc. after the federal agency filed a complaint against the employer alleging that its...more

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Chicago Enacts Amendments to and Expands Requirements of its Criminal History Screening Ordinance

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For nearly a decade, Chicago has maintained a “ban-the-box” ordinance restricting employer’s use of criminal records in employment screening. This ordinance largely mirrored the requirements of Illinois’ state-wide Job...more

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April Tip of the Month: New York City Publishes Final Rule Regarding Use of AI Tools in Employment Decision-Making

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On April 5, 2023, New York City published final rules for Local Law 144, which prohibits employers from using automated employment decision tools (AEDTs) to screen job candidates unless certain bias audit and notice...more

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Reminder For Illinois (And Other) Employers: Restrictions Apply When Using Artificial Intelligence Analysis During The Hiring...

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Illinois and other jurisdictions have adopted, or are considering, laws establishing parameters for employer use of AI during the hiring process. The current attention being given to ChatGPT and other technologies using...more

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Vetting Candidates: Creating a Hiring Process That Prioritizes Student Safety

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Student safety and security is of paramount importance in independent schools. While the goal of a hiring process is primarily to find the best candidate for the position, it is imperative that schools craft policies and...more

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New York City Holds Second Public Hearing on Updated Proposed Rules for Automated Employment Decision Tools

On January 23, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) held a public hearing on updated proposed rules to implement the city’s automated employment decision tools (AEDT) law (Local Law...more

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NYC Employers Using AI for Screening Beware

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Starting January 1, 2023, New York City employers that utilize artificial intelligence (“AI”) decision-making tools in their hiring practices will need to provide notice to applicants of the technology and conduct independent...more

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NYC Passes Ordinance Restricting Use of AI in Employment Applicant Screening

We recently wrote about the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s Guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence in the hiring process. AI is exploding. It is being put to use in many different industries and toward...more

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New York Restricts Automated Decision Making in Employment

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Businesses operating in New York City should be aware of a local law addressing the use of automated employment screening and decision-making tools coming into effect on January 1, 2023. This law applies broadly to employers...more

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The 411 on Employment Background Checks in Transactions

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Employment background checks help employers hire individuals with integrity whom they can trust, and who do not present a risk to the business, other employees, or the customers and clients that the business serves. Buyers in...more

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New EEOC Initiative Targeting AI Technology Used in Hiring Process Presents Increased Risk of Class Litigation

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) have recently announced plans to monitor employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in hiring decisions that may discriminate...more

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EEOC Issues Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued guidance on May 12, 2022, regarding the use of software, algorithms, and artificial intelligence (AI) in assessing job applicants and employees. The EEOC’s...more

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New EEOC Guidance: The Use of Artificial Intelligence Can Discriminate Against Employees or Job Applicants with Disabilities

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As the use of artificial intelligence wedges its way into every side of business and culture, government regulation is (perhaps too slowly) moving to build legal boundaries around its use. On May 12, 2022, the Equal...more

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California’s Draft Regulations Spotlight Artificial Intelligence Tools’ Potential to Lead to Discrimination Claims

California is considering new regulations on the use of technology or artificial intelligence (AI) to screen job candidates or make other employment decisions. If the regulations become law, California would be the first...more

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