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Manufacturers Using AI In HR Practices Take Note – States Continue to Pass AI Laws with Colorado Recently Joining this Trend

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can greatly benefit manufacturers in the workplace. That said, it should be handled with care. States across the country are attempting to regulate the use of AI in various contexts, from...more

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[Webinar] The Lightning Round – Product Liability & Beyond - November 7th, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST

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Join Bricker Graydon attorneys and distinguished experts as we cover a myriad of topics in a 2-hour, rapid-fire format webinar designed to provide you with valuable information that you can put to immediate use. More details...more

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Proposed Regulations: Takeaways for Manufacturing Industry

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect on June 27, 2023. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must issue final regulations to implement the PWFA by Dec. 29, 2023. This article summarizes key...more

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What Manufacturers Should Know About the ADA’s Exception for ‘Transitory and Minor’ Impairments

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Under the Americans With Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), employers have a viable defense to an Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) “regarded as” claim if the impairment in question was “transitory and minor,”...more

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Manufacturers Must Consider Employee Use of Prescription Medications on an Individualized Basis

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Manufacturers that conduct workplace drug and alcohol testing must be careful when addressing drug test results and employee disclosures of prescription medication use, especially as drug use has surged across the country...more

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Manufacturing Success During the Great Resignation

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With the “Great Resignation” reportedly affecting the manufacturing sector more than other sectors, many manufacturers need to work harder than ever to find and keep qualified workers. This problem is compounded when business...more

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[Webinar] Getting Down to Brass Tacks | Informative Product Liability and Manufacturing Updates - October 12th, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm...

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Regulatory challenges and legal threats facing product manufacturers change at rapid pace, and this is especially true in a post COVID-19 world. Join Bricker attorneys and distinguished experts as we cover a myriad of...more

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Role of Talent in Site Selection for Manufacturers

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One of the leading challenges facing many manufacturers in the U.S. is the attraction and retention of talent. At the same time, many U.S. states (particularly in the South and Southeast) are throwing attractive incentive...more

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Closing a Facility? Don’t Create Human Capital Problems

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In recent years, manufacturers have closed facilities, corporate offices, warehouses, and production plants, for a variety of reasons. All too often, manufacturers overlook important legal requirements or planning steps,...more

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NLRB Election Rule Under Fire

On January 5, 2015, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW), the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Retail Federation, and the Society for Human Resource Management...more

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FMLA Challenges in a Next-Generation Manufacturing World

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Successful next generation manufacturers must work with their customers and suppliers as true partners in order to rapidly produce high-quality products....more

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