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California Limits the Discretion Employers Have to Insist on a Driver’s License Even for Jobs that Require Driving for Work

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Starting in January 2025, California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) will prohibit employers from including a statement in a job advertisement, posting, application, or other material that an applicant must have a...more

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Amendment to Illinois Human Rights Act Prohibits Discriminatory Use of AI

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3773, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) to restrict an employer’s use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in employment practices....more

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Illinois Becomes Second State to Enact AI Law for Employers

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On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 3773, which amends the Illinois Human Rights Act to address employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). Illinois employers that use any automated tools to make...more

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Illinois Civil Rights Protection Goes High-Tech: Illinois Human Rights Act Expanded to Include AI Regulation

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation last week that will require Illinois employers to inform workers and job seekers about their use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in making employment decisions. The...more

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Court Decision Should Spur Employers Who Hire Noncitizens to Examine Hiring Practices

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While a recent decision by the Ninth Circuit applies to Western states, it should serve as a signal for employers across the country to examine and update their recruiting and hiring policies. The split ruling by a...more

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BaronHR to Pay $2.2 Million in EEOC Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit

Temporary Staffing Company Resolves Federal Charges It Discriminated Against Workers Based on Race, National Origin, Sex and Disability - LOS ANGELES – Nationwide staffing agency BaronHR, LLC will pay $2.2 million and...more

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Developing a Global Data Protection Framework for Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

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As employment-related artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools proliferate, multinational employers feel increasing pressure to deploy AI across their global offices.  These tools can provide great value and efficiency across the...more

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Back to the Basics: Steps to Protect Your Company from Age Discrimination Claims in 2024  

We’ve been updating you on all the new and upcoming laws, but let’s not forget the basics, like the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). The EEOC’s recent settlement with Exact Sciences is a good reminder that we...more

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NYC Enacts Law Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Height and Weight

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On November 22, 2023, New York City’s law banning discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations on the basis of an individual’s height and/or weight went into effect. The law, signed on May 26, 2023 by...more

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NYC Issues Final Regulations for Automated Employment Decision Tools Law, Delays Enforcement to July 5, 2023

On April 6, 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Workforce Protection (“DCWP”) promulgated its final regulations (the “Final Regulations”) regarding the New York City Automated Employment Decision Tools Law...more

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Employers and Developers Must Collaborate to Prevent Screen Outs of Candidates with Disabilities

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This blog focuses on the EEOC’s Technical Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and the ADA and the issue of “Screen Out.” Specifically, what Automated Employment Decision Making Tool (AEDT) developers and employers use to...more

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California Labor Commissioner Issues FAQs Clarifying Pay Transparency Law

As we previously reported here last fall, California enacted a pay transparency law (SB 1162) requiring employers with 15 or more employees to disclose pay scales in job postings beginning January 1, 2023. The Labor...more

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The Transfer-mers: D.C. Circuit Rules That Job Transfers Covered by Title VII Without Higher Bar

Let’s say you are tired of your current position and want to try something new with the same employer. You apply for a job transfer, and you are turned down. Then you find out that other people were able to make the move more...more

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Confirms Approach to Evaluating Domestic Violence Conviction Record and Employment Obligations

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On March 10, 2022, in the case Cree Inc. v. Labor and Industry Review Commission (Cree), the Wisconsin Supreme Court issued a 4-3 opinion holding that the employer’s recission of a job offer based on a domestic violence...more

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The Department of Fair Employment and Housing Ramps Up Enforcement of California’s “Ban-the-Box” Law

The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”) recently announced a new effort to identify and correct violations of the Fair Chance Act. The Fair Chance Act, which was enacted in January 2018 and is...more

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Asking Applicants For Vax Status? Not So Fast, Employers.

I'm not sure the ADA will let you do that. There has been a lot in the news lately about job applicants who include their COVID-19 vaccination status on their resumes, employers who ask applicants for that information, and...more

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Philadelphia Enacts Amendments to and Expands Coverage of its Background Screening Ordinances

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For years, Philadelphia has maintained ordinances substantially restricting employers’ use of criminal record and credit histories in employment screening.  These regulations are in addition to, not in lieu of, the federal...more

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OFCCP Audits Are Coming: 6 Tips to Help You Prepare

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The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just released its FY 2020 lists of Supply & Service and Construction contractors the agency expects to audit...more

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EEOC Sues Norfolk Southern For Age Discrimination

Railroad Failed to Hire Older Workers as Special Agents, Federal Agency Charges - NEW YORK, NY - Norfolk Southern Corporation, which operates a 20,000-mile freight railroad system in the eastern United States, violated...more

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EEOC Sues RockAuto For Age Discrimination

Madison Auto Parts Seller Refused to Hire Applicant Because of His Age, Federal Agency Charges - MADISON, Wis. - RockAuto, LLC, a Madison, Wis.-headquartered internet-based auto parts seller, violated federal law when it...more

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Pregnant Woman Fired by Text Message: "Sorry . . . But It's Not Going to Work Out"

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File this in the “Managers really can be idiots” folder. Kameisha applied for a job at Jersey Mike’s Subs (which by the way, makes an incredible #13 Original Italian sub). At the time she interviewed for a position,...more

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: a Female Comic Finds Her Voice on Gender Politics in a “Be Pretty” Society

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Is it advisable to make decisions based on employees’ physical appearance or to post a “be pretty” rule? Well, of course not. Not only is there zero evidence that physical attractiveness has any correlation to talent or...more

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EEOC Acting Chair Lipnic Releases Report on The State Of Older Workers And Age Discrimination 50 Years After The ADEA

WASHINGTON - Victoria A. Lipnic, Acting Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), issued a report today on the State of Older Workers and Age Discrimination 50 Years After the Age Discrimination in...more

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[WEBINAR] Labor & Employment Law: What Changed in 2017

Best Best & Krieger Labor & Employment attorneys discussed new legislation and case law impacting California employers - private and public. What Was Discussed -Legislation passed in 2017 -Wage and hour update ...more

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What To Do When The OFCCP Comes Knocking

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If you are a member of the government contracting community, you probably have some familiarity with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), an arm of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). Hopefully, your...more

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