Artificial intelligence (AI) software, programs, and systems are not new. But, as with other recent advances in technology, the law is racing to keep up or even catch up with the use of AI in the workplace. AI offers...more
8/28/2024
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Executive Orders ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
New Legislation ,
OFCCP ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management
Almost immediately after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its rule essentially banning non-compete agreements nationwide for all workers, the lawsuits started flying. One of the first cases filed was by Ryan, LLC...more
7/12/2024
/ Chamber of Commerce ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Pending Legislation ,
Pending Litigation ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Unfair Competition
With primary season well underway, and the general election approaching in November, it is important to know whether you are required to give employees time off to vote; And, whether that time off must be paid or unpaid....more
On February 8, 2024, the United States Supreme Court released a unanimous opinion confirming that a whistleblower does not need to show their employer’s actions were made with “retaliatory intent” to be protected under the...more
2/14/2024
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Anti-Retaliation Provisions ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Fraud ,
Murray v UBS Securities LLC ,
Retaliation ,
Sarbanes-Oxley ,
SCOTUS ,
Securities Fraud ,
Securities Violations ,
UBS ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
On June 27, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) officially became law. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued statements confirming it will start accepting charges for any violations of the...more