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[Event] 2025 Summer Symposium - June 9th - 14th, Portland, OR

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ATIXA is pleased to announce our Summer Symposium in Portland, OR! Join us from June 9-14, 2025, to engage with colleagues and faculty while receiving valuable in-person training and certification. Enhance your skills,...more

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[Webinar] Tailored Title VI Consulting Services - May 14th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET

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This webinar dives into the consulting services available to support your institution’s Title VI initiatives. It will cover how our expert consulting team can help you address evolving civil rights challenges focusing on the...more

Proskauer - Health Care Law Brief

This New Year, California Imposes Guardrails on the Use of AI by Payors for Utilization Management Determinations

SB 1120 (the “Bill”), which takes effect on January 1, 2025, amends existing California law to adopt guardrails around the use of artificial intelligence tools for the purpose of utilization management. As discussed in a...more

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Fall 2024 Employer Check-up: Reduce Risk When Using AI Vendors’ Hiring Tools

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Last month, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new initiative, the “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework,” funded by the DOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). This framework is a voluntary resource to...more

BakerHostetler

What’s Hot in Healthcare: Digital Health Regulatory Update

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As the summer winds down, regulatory updates related to digital health services certainly do not appear to be showing any signs of cooling off. It has been a busy summer, and below we have summarized several key updates for...more

Fisher Phillips

Labor Department Provides Employers with New 10-Step Roadmap to Avoid AI Hiring Discrimination

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Federal workplace officials just unveiled a new website guiding employers on best practices to avoid artificial intelligence discrimination during the hiring process, including a roadmap of 10 actions you should consider...more

Bowditch & Dewey

3-Part Series: Fall Semester Is Underway, Is Your College Up to Date on the Latest Federal Civil Rights Guidance? Part 1

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In this three-part series, we’ll review the latest federal civil rights guidance, including Title VI, ADA and Section 504, and Title IX. Part 1: Take a Close Look at Your Discrimination and Harassment Policies and...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Political Speech in the Workplace: How Employers Can Manage Legal Risks in 6 Steps

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The national and global hyperpolitical atmosphere inevitably touches the workplace, where employers and employees must remain productive while navigating the intersection of political expression, workplace culture and...more

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA

Massachusetts Enacts New Pay Transparency and Reporting Requirements

A newly enacted Massachusetts law—effective July 1, 2025—will require employers with 25 or more employees in the Commonwealth to disclose pay range information in job postings and, in certain circumstances, provide current...more

A&O Shearman

Colorado’s AI anti-discrimination law

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On May 17, 2024, the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, signed Senate Bill 24-205, “Concerning Consumer Productions in Interactions with Artificial Intelligence Systems” (“AI Law”). The AI Law takes effect on and from...more

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A California Workplace Checklist for Pride Month

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It’s Pride month: rainbow flags are flying, social media avatars are changing, and parade planning is in full swing. In addition to celebrations, California businesses can use this important month to review their practices...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

NIST Offers AI Governance Guideline to Help Avoid Bias Liability

The issue of bias in artificial intelligence is assuming increased urgency in courtrooms around the country. Organizations that use AI to scan resumes can be sued for employment discrimination. Companies using facial...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Colorado Passes New AI Law to Protect Consumer Interactions

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On Friday, May 17, 2024 Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB205 (Consumer Protections for Interactions with Artificial Intelligence) into law with an effective date of February 1, 2026. Unlike the artificial...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

All-In on AI: Bipartisan Senate AI Policy Roadmap Identifies Areas of Consensus

On March 15, 2024, the Bipartisan Senate Artificial Intelligence Working Group (the "AI Working Group")—led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sens. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Todd...more

Baker Donelson

How to Comply with HHS' New Nondiscrimination Compliance Infrastructure Requirements in Your Facility

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Office of the Secretary (collectively, HHS) released on May 6, 2024, the agencies' Final Rule governing the implementation of...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Countdown to Compliance: U.S. Department of Education Releases 2024 Amendments to Title IX Regulations

On April 19, 2024, nearly two years after its July 2022 release of proposed amendments to the 2020 Title IX regulations, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) issued final amendments to the Title IX regulations, 34 C.F.R....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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

HR Compliance Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

For HR leaders, HR compliance can sometimes seem as complex as a Rubik’s cube. In this comprehensive guide, we will demystify HR compliance for you and provide valuable insights to help your business stay on the right side of...more

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10 Common HRC Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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For Human Resources, compliance is king. Ensuring that your organization follows all applicable laws and regulations is a legal obligation and crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive work environment. However,...more

Perkins Coie

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

Butler Snow LLP

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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Service providers' duties under CI discrimination law - minimising legal risk

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Guernsey's discrimination law landscape will change on 1 October 2023, with the introduction of the Prevention of Discrimination (Guernsey) Ordinance, 2022. Local employers are currently preparing for the new law by training...more

Venable LLP

'Tis the Season for Institutions of Higher Education to Review Their Employee Handbooks

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With the holiday season fast approaching, employers must plan and prepare for the general revelry that accompanies this time of year. Holiday parties, which often involve the consumption of alcohol and frequently occur...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Good policies, good results – have you checked yours lately?

A recent opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit provides good reason for employers to make a robust effort at maintaining and disseminating a policy against discrimination and harassment....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

CFPB Affirms that ECOA Protects Consumers After Receiving Credit

On May 9, the CFPB released an advisory opinion affirming that ECOA and its implementing rule, Regulation B, protect not only those persons actively seeking credit, but also those who have sought and received credit. The...more

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