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Six Ways An Organization Can Benefit from an Internal Generative AI Use Policy

Bennett Jones LLP on 9/13/2024

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) tools can be incredibly beneficial for businesses, enhancing productivity by streamlining administrative tasks, reducing redundancy, automating processes and improving data analysis....more

FTC Non-Compete Ban Blocked; Will Not Take Effect on September 4, 2024

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 8/27/2024

Employers concerned about the enforceability of restrictive covenants can breathe a little easier for now. A Texas federal court has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC’s”) final rule banning non-compete agreements...more

Federal Court strikes down FTC rule that would have banned non-competition agreements starting September 4

Stoel Rives - World of Employment on 8/23/2024

On Tuesday, August 20, a federal judge in Texas shot down the Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning noncompete agreements (“the Rule”) that was set to take effect September 4. This means that the FTC cannot enforce the...more

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Employment-Related Matters: Recent Developments and Best Practices

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers,... on 8/15/2024

Recently, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law has become a focal point for legislators, regulators, and employers alike. As AI technologies continue to reshape hiring practices and workplace...more

Navigating Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

Bricker Graydon LLP on 7/26/2024

An employee time traveling to today’s workplace from the 1980s would be astounded at where we’ve arrived. While we don’t (yet!) have flying cars as imagined by many 1980’s sci-fi movies, the world of work is undergoing its...more

Minnesota’s New Paid Family and Medical Leave Law

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 7/16/2024

On May 25, 2023, Gov. Tim Walz signed new legislation establishing Minnesota’s state-run family and medical leave program (the “Paid Leave Program”), and guaranteeing almost all Minnesota employees the right to paid family...more

Update on FTC Non-Compete Ban Litigation

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 7/11/2024

As discussed in our prior alert concerning the FTC final rule banning non-competes, litigation has threatened the final rule’s enforcement and implementation....more

Navigating the New DOL Rule on FLSA Overtime Exemptions: What Employers Need to Know

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 7/3/2024

Effective July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL’s”) final rule on salary minimums for exempt employees (the “Overtime Rule”) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) has come into effect. This rule applies to...more

Assessing Payroll Rounding Policies After Wage Hour Class Action Suit

Dentons on 5/3/2024

A recent concern in the healthcare sector, specifically hospitals, is a large class action wage hour claim in the state of Washington, Bennett v. Providence Health & Services. In this instance, a review of the order granting...more

AI & You: Key Considerations for a Company’s Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems

Fox Rothschild LLP on 3/25/2024

Businesses increasingly rely on technology containing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, enhance employee experiences and drive strategic decision-making. The integration of AI into work systems, including...more

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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 2/13/2024

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

New Year, New Changes for California Employers in 2024

Epstein Becker & Green on 12/26/2023

As 2024 quickly approaches, so, too, do many new obligations and restrictions for employers with California employees. Below, we summarize significant changes to hiring and workforce management, litigation, wage and hour,...more

How HR Technology Drives Organizational Success

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 11/14/2023

Ask any long-time HR professional what the most significant change of the last few years has been, and they’ll all tell you the same things: the use of HR technology and the investment in human capital. The two are...more

Importance of Protecting Employee Information as Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws Proliferate

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 10/3/2023

Most human resources professionals are concerned about the privacy and security of the vast amounts of personal information they manage. This article discusses steps to consider taking against the challenges. Deluge of...more

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, September 2023

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 9/29/2023

California Legislature Passes Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act - Earlier this month, the California legislature approved SB 253, the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253). Starting in 2026, “reporting...more

The Human Touch in an AI-Driven World: Balancing HR and Technology in Human Resources Management

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 9/11/2023

Welcome to the artificial intelligence (AI) era, where technology transforms every aspect of our lives, including how we work. In this AI-driven world, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and potential that...more

DOJ Sues SpaceX in Continuing Campaign Against Use of Export Controls to Justify Employment Discrimination

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 8/31/2023

On August 24, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint against Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (SpaceX) for its alleged violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act’s (INA) prohibition on...more

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, August 2023

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 8/31/2023

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Adopts Major Generator Interconnection Reforms - Last month, FERC Commissioners unanimously approved Order No. 2023 (the Order), which represents a significant reform to its...more

The Evolving Role of Artificial Intelligence in Business: Staying Ahead of the Curve

Gould + Ratner LLP on 8/17/2023

“We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate the change that will occur in the next 10.” These wise words from Bill Gates remind us not to let ourselves be “lulled into inaction.”...more

One Month to More Effective HR in Compliance: Day 1 – The Role of HR in Compliance

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist on 8/1/2023

When it comes to operationalizing a successful compliance program, HR is an essential part of the equation. HR has many touch points with employees, from interviews to onboarding, and can be used to connect the dots in many...more

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, June 2023

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 7/28/2023

SEC Publishes Spring 2023 Regulatory Agenda - On June 13, 2023, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler announced the release of the SEC’s Spring 2023 Regulatory Agenda (the Regulatory...more

AI in HR: Can You Trust Your Pay Equity Software Provider?

Trusaic on 6/30/2023

EEOC Title VII guidance released last month highlighted the need for employers to partner with a trusted pay equity software provider. The technical assistance document outlined the application of Title VII of the Civil...more

AI and the Workplace: Employment Considerations

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/28/2023

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is growing exponentially. Companies are looking to harness AI to improve productivity and efficiency as AI’s capabilities continue to expand. In doing so, employers...more

H-1B Lottery Odds – Frequently Asked Questions

Dentons on 6/20/2023

Q: Will submitting my registration on the first day increase my odds of selection? A: No. The lottery is conducted randomly after the registration period closes. Your odds for selection will increase with a US master’s or...more

Trade Matters -Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - June 2023

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 6/14/2023

Crypto Asset Company Settles Sanctions Violations for $7.5 million- On May 1, the U.S. Department of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a $7.5 million settlement with crypto asset company Poloniex LLC for 65,942 apparent...more

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