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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more
Attendees of Ward and Smith’s recent annual Employment Law Symposium received insights on key employment law developments in an interactive discussion between Emily Massey, a labor and employment attorney, and Tom...more
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has officially joined the conversation about employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). The EEOC published two guidance documents in support of its Artificial...more
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On May 12, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) released a new technical assistance document to address concerns over the use of algorithmic software and AI in the hiring process. In this document, the...more
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Employers should be aware that AI and other software tools may result in unlawful discrimination against people with disabilities in violation of the American with Disabilities Act - On May 12, 2022, the U.S. Department...more
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For decades, employers have used technology to help decision-making, from hiring to performance bonuses. While seemingly taking human biases out of the equation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the...more
Employers are more frequently relying on the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools to automate employment decision-making, such as software that can review resumes and “chatbots” that interview and screen job...more
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