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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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Understanding Massachusetts' New Pay Transparency and Reporting Requirements

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Massachusetts employers should be aware of a new Massachusetts law that will have an impact on their hiring practices and reporting requirements in 2025. Massachusetts recently joined a growing number of states by enacting a...more

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Massachusetts Mandates Wage, Salary Transparency

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Massachusetts employers with 25 or more workers will soon be required to include pay ranges in all job postings under a new state law aimed at increasing salary transparency. The Commonwealth joined the wave of states and...more

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Missouri sues IBM over alleged diversity quotas

State Attorney General follows through on threat. Last summer, shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v....more

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Compliance With District of Columbia’s Comprehensive Pay Transparency Law Begins June 30, 2024

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The District of Columbia successfully amended its wage transparency laws, bringing employers a June 30, 2024, compliance date for the new pay and benefit transparency obligations. The District of Columbia passed the Wage...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

AI in HR: Navigating the Legal Landscape and Ensuring Fairness in Employee Selection

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize many industries, and the employment space is no exception. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), almost one in four organizations utilize...more

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Galentine’s Day in the Workplace: 10 Ways to Empower Women in 2024

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The day before Valentine’s Day is about “ladies celebrating ladies,” as Amy Poehler’s character on the TV show Parks & Rec put it – it’s Galentine’s Day. But this year, your organization shouldn’t just leave it to women to...more

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New York Issues Guidance, Proposes Regulations on Newly Effective Pay Transparency Requirements

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Pay transparency obligations are in effect in New York State, and the state Department of Labor has issued employer guidance and proposed regulations. As of September 17, 2023, covered employers must include in any...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Knowledge vs Skills: What Really Matters in the Workplace?

It’s a conversation many people on hiring teams have had: knowledge vs. skills. In the cutthroat world of recruiting and hiring, we often find ourselves caught up in debates about which is more important, only to lose out...more

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Fifth Circuit Expands the Scope of Federal Antidiscrimination Laws

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On August 18, 2023, the full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals expanded the range of negative employer actions that can serve as a basis for an employment discrimination lawsuit. This decision overruled established precedent...more

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Fifth Circuit Upends 30 Years of Title VII Precedent, Making it Easier for Employees to Bring Discrimination Claims

Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upended longstanding, employer-friendly precedent in cases brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. For decades, an employment discrimination plaintiff in the Fifth...more

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NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Issues Guidance on AI Regulations

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Two business days before the start of enforcement of NYC Local Law 144 of 2021, the first-of-its kind law regulating the use of AEDTs (Automated Employment Decision Tools), the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker...more

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NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Release Revised Version of Proposed Guidance Rules for the City AI Ordinance

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In 2021, New York City enacted a measure that banned the use of Automated Employment Decision-Making Tools (“AEDT”) to (1) screen job candidates for employment, or (2) evaluate current employees for promotion, unless the tool...more

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New York Will Require Employers to Disclose Salary Ranges for All Advertised Jobs and Promotions

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On December 21, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a statewide pay transparency measure into law. The new law, which goes into effect on September 18, 2023, requires covered employers and employment agencies to list...more

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Law Firms Are Adjusting Their Lawyer Staffing and Promotion Strategy, According to Leopard Solutions’ Data

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Leopard Solutions' data shows that firms, following the post-pandemic hiring boom of 2021, are adjusting their staffing strategy when it comes to their partner and counsel promotions. While some firms have announced layoffs,...more

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[Webinar] Revealing the Results of Leopard Solutions' 2022 State of the Legal Industry Report - January 17th, 1:00 pm ET

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Leopard Solutions' annual state of the legal industry report covers topics such as lateral and entry level hires, attorney exits and retention, promotions, law firm growth and decline, diversity changes within the industry,...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

[Webinar] Ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity in Promotions: A Dialogue Between Former EEO Agency Leaders - December 13th, 9:00...

In this special webinar event, Circa board members Cari Dominguez and Craig Leen will have an engaging dialogue on how employers can build a work environment ensuring that all employees, including those from underrepresented...more

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New York City Set To Regulate Employment Decisions Made By AI

Beginning January 1, 2023, New York City will restrict employers from using artificial intelligence to make employment decisions unless they follow certain guidelines. The local law applies to employment decisions made...more

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New York City to Convene Hearing on Proposed Rules for Automated Decision Tools Legislation

​​​​​​​As we previously reported, restrictions concerning the use of automated tools to screen candidates for employment or employees for promotion within New York City are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2023. The New...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

The Ever-Evolving INFO #9’s 2022 Updates

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (“CDLE”) recently published revisions to its guidance on the posting requirements of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (“Act”), including some examples that clarify how the CDLE...more

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April Tip of the Month: New York City to Restrict Use of AI in Employment Related Decisions

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Effective January 1, 2023, employers with New York City employees will be restricted in their use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in recruiting and hiring employees and making other employment-related decisions....more

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NYC Releases Fact Sheet on Salary Transparency Requirements in Job, Transfer and Promotion Advertisements – While the City Council...

Employers face new challenges in navigating state and local pay equity laws. New York City joins a number of other jurisdictions that now require employers to disclose pay ranges when advertising job postings – including for...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: EEOC COVID-19 Charges Surge, NYC’s Pay Transparency Law, SCOTUS Considers PAGA - Employment Law This Week®

This week, we look at compliance and enforcement developments at the federal level and in the specific jurisdictions of New York City and California. EEOC Reports Surge of COVID-19-Related Charges On the heels of the Equal...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

A Cautionary Tale for Recruiters

Unprecedented levels of employee attrition and turnover are forcing employers to pull out all the stops in attracting—and retaining—top talent. Hiring bonuses, relocation pay, and wellness benefits are quickly becoming the...more

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New Year, New Job Postings: New York City Follows Colorado and Connecticut Trend By Requiring Salary Range on Job Postings

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Effective May 14, 2022, New York City will require employers with four or more employees to include the minimum and maximum salary for a position in its job postings, including those for promotion and transfer opportunities....more

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