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California Approves Rules Regulating AI in Employment Decision-making

Effective October 1, 2025, updated regulations from the California Civil Rights Council will formally restrict the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in employment decision-making by California employers. In the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Managers Who Use ChatGPT to Promote Employees – What Could Go Wrong?

While artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool in a manager’s arsenal when it comes to efficiently making decisions, it is essential to use it ethically and fairly. Companies are no longer relying on AI solely to...more

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OFCCP director urges federal contractors to voluntarily report on affirmative action program wind-downs

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On June 27, 2025, Director of the US Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Catherine Eschbach issued a letter to federal contractors asking them to volunteer information on their efforts...more

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SCOTUS Just Made it Easier for Employees to Bring “Reverse Discrimination” Lawsuits

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On June 5, 2025, the United States Supreme Court unanimously rejected the Sixth Circuit’s rule, which required plaintiffs of a majority group to satisfy an additional burden as part of establishing a prima facie case of Title...more

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Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court Makes It Easier for Employees to Prove “Reverse Discrimination”

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Hune 5th, the U.S. Supreme Court clarified in the case of Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services, that “the standard for proving disparate treatment under Title VII does not vary based on whether or not the plaintiff is a...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Can you take action against an employee for being a pain in the you-know-what?

At least one court says yes. True confession: When I was a little future lawyer, I was sometimes a pain. (So, Robin, you’re saying your personality hasn't changed in all these years?) When I was being especially “high...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Finds Remote Employee Who Did Not Reside or Work in Minnesota Is Not Protected by the Minnesota...

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A three-judge panel of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit recently issued a decision in Kuklenski v. Medtronic USA, Inc., No. 24-1310 (8th Cir. Apr. 9, 2025), finding that the definition of “employee” in...more

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Littler Lightbulb – March 2025 Employment Appellate Roundup

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Fourth Circuit Stays Injunction Barring Enforcement of DEI Executive Orders On March 14, 2025, the Fourth Circuit issued an order in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Donald Trump, No. 25-1189...more

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Navigating DEI in a Shifting Legal Landscape

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Workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs face more scrutiny than ever in light of President Trump’s recent executive orders regarding DEI policies and programs across the public and private sectors, recent...more

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Security Engineers, Inc. to Pay $1.6 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit

Federal Agency Charged Security Company with Engaging in Systemic Sex Discrimination in Hiring and Assignments - BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Security Engineers, Inc., a contract security solutions provider headquartered in...more

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What Employers Need to Know About Recent Changes to Affirmative Action Policies in the Workplace

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled, "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity" ("Order"). The Order is mainly aimed at rescinding Executive Order 11246, which was...more

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Be Global: Employment law in 5

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Recent federal and state actions are poised to impact certain labor and employment laws in the United States. In the days following his inauguration, President Donald Trump signed numerous Executive Orders (EOs) including...more

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From Hamilton To Muldrow: Preparing HR For Title VII Claims Beyond The Firing Table

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“The Hamilton decision highlights the need for employers to stay up to date on legal developments. In this one decision, the Fifth Circuit opened the door for claims that just one day earlier were not actionable. Reviewing...more

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New York’s Impending WARN Notice Requirement for Artificial Intelligence Related Layoffs Highlights Proliferating Nationwide...

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During her 2025 State of the State Address on January 14, 2025, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to support workers displaced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) by requiring employers who engage in mass layoffs or...more

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President Trump's Agenda Starts By Eliminating Internal Federal DEI Programs

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On Day 1 of President Trump’s new administration, he issued a series of Executive Orders. The “Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” Order revokes the Biden Administration’s prior DEI efforts...more

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A New Year, A New Warning: DOJ’s First 2025 Settlement Highlights IRCA’s Anti-Discrimination Compliance

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a settlement with Brick & Bourbon, a Minnesota-based restaurant group, for violations of federal anti-discrimination laws in its employment eligibility verification...more

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The 12 Days of California Labor and Employment Series – Day 2 "Requiring a Driver’s License May Not Be Wise"

In the spirit of the season, we are using our annual "12 Days of California Labor and Employment" blog series to address new California laws and their impact on employers. On the second day of the holidays, my labor and...more

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DOL Promotes “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework” Collab to Help Employers Avoid AI Discrimination in Hiring

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Companies are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with employment related tasks, such as recruiting and hiring. AI tools are useful to increase efficiency, streamline the recruiting process, and...more

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Aligning Enforcement: EEOC’s High-Tech Report and IER’s Growing Interest on AI Compliance

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Navigating the complex intersection of employment practices, technology, and the evolving legal landscape has become increasingly vital for those specializing in immigration compliance and related discrimination law. This...more

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Illinois Extends Statute of Limitations for Filing Discrimination Claims Under Illinois Human Rights Act, Adds Protected Classes,...

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Last week, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law several bills that significantly amend the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA). As a result of these amendments, Illinois employers should expect an uptick in discrimination cases...more

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UK: The King’s Speech and What it Means for Employment Law

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On July 17, 2024, King Charles delivered the King's Speech, which sets the Government’s legislative agenda for the next Parliamentary Session. In this, the new Labour Government announced an ambitious agenda with some 40...more

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2024 Summer Olympics Series: United States

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The 2024 Summer Olympic Games begin Friday, July 26. To celebrate this international event, Littler offices around the globe will share key changes in labor and employment laws that have transpired since the last time their...more

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

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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Montgomery County Council Passes Bill Banning Employers from Inquiring about Sexual and Reproductive Health Information

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A new Montgomery County bill would prohibit employers from inquiring about or considering a job applicant’s sexual, reproductive and other health information. ...more

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Massachusetts Set to Restrict Employers from Using Credit Checks in Making Employment Decisions

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On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining or using a true credit report for employment purposes. The proposed law, which includes only...more

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