Over 45 leading European companies just publicly urged the EU to pause the rollout of the EU AI Act’s impending rules for high-risk and general-purpose AI (GPAI) systems, citing concerns over regulatory complexity and...more
Senators voted overwhelmingly in the early morning hours yesterday to drop the proposed pause on state AI laws that would have dissuaded state lawmakers from regulating artificial intelligence at the local level for the next...more
7/2/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disparate Impact ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Moratorium ,
Multistate Employers ,
Popular ,
Senate Committees ,
States Rights
We’re now one step closer to the nation’s first-ever comprehensive federal AI regulation after Senate leaders just agreed to several key compromises to a proposal that would block states from receiving key federal funding if...more
7/1/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Child Safety ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Copyright ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Federal Funding ,
Popular ,
Preemption ,
Proposed Legislation ,
State Legislatures ,
States Rights
Congress may be debating whether to slam the brakes on state-level AI laws for the next decade, but state lawmakers aren’t waiting around for the outcome. From active regulations to proposed bills, states are moving full...more
A controversial federal effort to dissuade states from regulating artificial intelligence just cleared a major procedural hurdle, potentially reshaping the AI regulatory landscape for years to come. Senate leaders announced...more
New York could soon jump into the lead of the national AI regulation race. With broad bipartisan support, state lawmakers passed the groundbreaking Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (RAISE Act) on June 12, aimed...more
A bipartisan bill pending before Congress would make it illegal to retaliate against employees who speak up about AI-related risks. Senators from both sides of the aisle introduced the AI Whistleblower Protection Act (S....more
6/13/2025
/ Adverse Employment Action ,
Arbitration Agreements ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Internal Reporting ,
Non-Disclosure Agreement ,
Popular ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Retaliation ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
After bipartisan blowback from federal and state officials alike, Senate leaders veered from the House’s plan to bar any state law restricting artificial intelligence for 10 years and instead introduced a revised proposal...more
A sweeping new federal law gives schools a powerful new tool to fight the growing threat of AI-generated deepfake pornography and nonconsensual explicit content. Signed into law on May 19 and taking effect immediately, the...more
6/4/2025
/ Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Child Pornography ,
Criminal Liability ,
Deep Fake ,
Educational Institutions ,
Minors ,
New Legislation ,
Notification Requirements ,
Online Platforms ,
Revenge Porn ,
School Policies ,
Students ,
Without Consent
We bet most of you didn’t have “Texas will beat California to the punch to regulate AI in the workplace” on your 2025 bingo card – but that’s what just happened. State lawmakers just overwhelmingly passed the Texas...more
A federal judge just allowed a job applicant’s lawsuit against Workday to move forward as a nationwide class action, ruling that the company’s AI-powered hiring tools may have had a discriminatory impact on applicants over...more
5/21/2025
/ ADEA ,
Age Discrimination ,
Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Class Action ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disparate Impact ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants
Despite months of intense lobbying and a last-minute legislative scramble, Colorado’s sweeping AI anti-bias law is still set to take effect on February 1, 2026. But the tech industry isn’t done fighting. After lawmakers just...more
5/16/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Appeals ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Colorado ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Documentation ,
Governor Polis ,
Impact Assessments ,
Machine Learning ,
Notification Requirements ,
Pending Legislation ,
Reasonable Care ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Technology Sector
Now that we’re less than a year away from Colorado having the nation’s most stringent set of laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace and elsewhere, some lawmakers are asking whether it’s better to...more
California’s privacy regulator intends to advance sweeping new rules that would govern AI tools used for automated decision-making purposes – but Governor Newsom just stepped in and signaled concern that these rules could...more
A high-profile AI policy report commissioned by California Governor Gavin Newsom has just set the stage for potential new AI regulation that could soon impact your hiring processes, workplace surveillance, and AI-fueled...more
3/21/2025
/ Adverse Events ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Automated Decision Systems (ADS) ,
Bias ,
California ,
Comment Period ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Performance Reviews ,
Public Comment ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Assessment ,
Third-Party Risk ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming all aspects of the work environment, including the workplace safety sector. As your organization strives to minimize workplace accidents, improve safety protocols, and...more
3/17/2025
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Safety Violations ,
Workplace Hazards ,
Workplace Illness and Injury Reporting ,
Workplace Injury ,
Workplace Safety
Another California lawmaker wants the state to be at the forefront of AI regulation, unveiling the “No Robo Bosses” Act and taking direct aim at the use of AI in the workplace. Senate Bill 7, released by Senator Jerry...more
Colorado’s impending landmark AI law continues to raise compliance challenges and policy concerns for employers and the broader business community, as highlighted in a recent report from the state’s AI Task Force. The...more
Virginia lawmakers just passed a groundbreaking AI anti-discrimination bill, setting the stage for new workplace compliance obligations – but that’s only if Gov. Glenn Youngkin signs it into law. Following the lead of...more
2/25/2025
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Covered Employer ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Impact Assessments ,
Notice Requirements ,
Pending Legislation ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
State Labor Laws ,
Transparency ,
Virginia
A frustrated job applicant who won court approval to advance his employment discrimination lawsuit against an AI-based vendor is now looking to ratchet up the pressure and expand his claim into a national class action. His...more
2/17/2025
/ Age Discrimination ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Class Action ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Employment Litigation ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Race Discrimination
As organizations increasingly integrate AI into their creative processes, it’s imperative to understand the ins and outs of intellectual property (IP) issues – particularly concerning copyright protection. HR managers and...more
The European Union just provided much-needed clarity on what’s prohibited under its landmark EU AI Act, releasing guidance earlier this week on how businesses can comply with the law right as it begins to take effect across...more
In the first few whirlwind days of President Trump’s new administration, the White House enacted a sweeping shift in AI policy: rescinding President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence on Monday and announcing...more
Imagine your virtual assistant did more than just respond to your questions or requests but actually took the initiative, performing complex tasks without needing instructions, learning and improving from each experience....more
1/20/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Business Development ,
Business Opportunities ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Privacy ,
Employee Engagement ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Human Resources Professionals ,
Internal Controls ,
Machine Learning ,
Recruitment Policies ,
Risk Management
Our AI, Data, and Analytics Team thought leaders have pulled together their top predictions for the new year so that employers can get a running start to 2025....more