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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

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Avoiding Negligent Hiring: How Background Checks Mitigate Risk in Finance

In finance, every decision matters. From managing investments to handling sensitive data, the industry demands trust and integrity. But how can you ensure the professionals you hire are worthy of that trust? This is where...more

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Updating The Company Employee Handbook Should Move to the Top of Every Company’s Year-End To Do List

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As year-end approaches, companies, both large and small, are busy closing out 2023 and putting plans in place for 2024. A key priority that should not be neglected as you make preparations to close out an old year and start a...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

The State of HR Compliance in 2021

Regulatory compliance can be a tough area for HR because few notice when it is done right, but everyone notices if it is done wrong. This study looks at problem areas related to compliance, technology, and the investment of...more

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Social Media, Employees and Reputational Risks

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Organizational risk does not exist in a vacuum – social forces have a direct and immediate impact on company risks, especially when it comes to employee conduct.  Social media has transformed our society, making information...more

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States Enact Laws Limiting COVID-19 Liability

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Previously, we discussed the increasing number of lawsuits filed against employers relating to COVID-19, and how these numbers are expected to swell.  Perhaps recognizing the economic ruin that could befall employers facing...more

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Businesses Need to Comply with New 911 Law or Face Risks

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The deadline to comply with Kari’s Law was February 16, 2020. Here’s an overview of what employers, businesses, and the hospitality industry need to know. What Caused this Change? Signed into law last year, Kari’s Law is...more

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Compliance Perspectives: Supply Chains, Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery

Matthew Friedman is the CEO of The Mekong Club, an organization supporting the private sector in the fight against modern slavery. Previously he worked for the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking and US...more

Baker Donelson

Is the Health Care Industry Ready for I-9 Audits? What You Need to Know About Compliance

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The health care industry accounts for the largest segment of the U.S. labor market and, as such, is positioned for heightened scrutiny from federal agencies tasked with regulating and enforcing rules on employment. That...more

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March Preparedness: Inadequate Employee Training May Cause Even the Best Employers to Suffer an Upset

Employers implement employee training programs for a variety of reasons, such as furthering professional development and improving poor performance, ensuring compliance with information security protocols and competence using...more

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Wage and Hour Compliance: 80% of Employers Likely Out of Compliance

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The U.S. Department of Labor recently settled a lawsuit filed by the American Federation of Government Employees Local 12 for $7 million. The lawsuit, filed a decade ago, claimed that Labor Department employees had not been...more

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Big Data in Human Resources = Big Decisions for HR Pros

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Big data, data analytics, talent analytics, HR analytics, people analytics. There are many names to describe the use of data science in human resources, and as the list grows, the promise of this technology continues to...more

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Spain Sets a New Milestone with its Corporate Compliance Statute

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As of July 1 of this year, Spain becomes the latest in a string of nations with a corporate compliance defense. Article 33 of Spain’s criminal code will provide an exemption from corporate criminal liability where the company...more

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2015 Trends: #8 Top Whistleblowing Priorities for Compliance Professionals

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Last November, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued its Annual Report to Congress on the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program. It is clear that the program is going strong. Following are five key ways compliance...more

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