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HR Must Be Vigilant About the Ethical Use of AI Technology
Employers must be aware of the ethical considerations of using artificial intelligence (AI) technology—even in its current nascent stage—in the workplace
IRS Update Clarifies Prescreening Process of New Hires for Work Opportunity Tax Credit
The IRS posted updated information on prescreening job applicants to see if hiring them would enable an employer to receive the federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit
OSHA Expands Who May Wind Up on Its ‘Severe Violator’ List
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced it is expanding the criteria for placement in its Severe Violator Enforcement Program list
A Dangerous Job Assignment Can Show Retaliation
An appeals court said that dangerous work assignments could qualify as retaliation; a work assignment wasn't retaliatory in this case because too much time had passed
Viewpoint: How One Company’s New Wellness Program Took Off
Corporate wellness programs can range from free-flowing to highly structured, and the rewards can vary from getting a free T-shirt to winning a medal in a marathon. The
Autistic Employee’s Ability to Understand Arbitration Clause Litigated
A former employee who had severe autism and was denied the opportunity to have her job coach review an agreement that included an arbitration clause challenged the
New York City Proposes Rules on Automated Employment Decision Tools
On Sept. 23, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) proposed additional rules relating to Local Law 144 of 2021, which will regulate the
Disability Bias Claim Remains After Workers’ Compensation Decision
A claim for discrimination based on a workplace injury or the filing of a workers’ compensation claim does not examine the same issues as a claim for disability bias