News & Analysis as of July 31, 2025

Hiring & Firing › Anti-Discrimination Policies

+ Follow

Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings. less -

[Webinar] AI and Automated Decision Making in Employment: 2025 Regulatory Update - August 13th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

DCI Consulting on 7/30/2025

In the past several years, employers have sought to increase efficiency and effectiveness in recruitment and selection efforts by deploying artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their processes. While existing...more

Key Takeaways - Terminating the Problem Employee

Amundsen Davis LLC on 7/23/2025

In our recent webcast, “Terminating the Problem Employee," the Labor & Employment team shared key considerations for employers looking to terminate a “problem employee” while avoiding controversy and litigation. Below are our...more

Employee Terminations: Honesty is the Best Policy

Ice Miller on 7/21/2025

Terminating an employee can be one of the most consequential decisions an employer can make. The best way to mitigate risk? Honesty....more

Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources: A Guide for Business Leaders

Conn Kavanaugh on 7/18/2025

This is the first in a series of three articles regarding AI in the workplace. The integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into human resources operations presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant...more

California’s AI Employment Discrimination Regs Receive Final Approval

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 7/7/2025

The California Civil Rights Council has finally secured approval for its long-awaited regulations regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and other automated decision systems. The agency says the...more

End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

Fisher Phillips on 7/3/2025

New York’s two-year 2025-2026 legislative session hit its midpoint in June, with lawmakers wrapping up the first year by passing a slew of workplace-related bills that now await action from Governor Hochul. As federal labor...more

Trump Administration Asks Federal Contractors to Share Affirmative Action “Wind Down” Efforts: What Should You Do?

Fisher Phillips on 7/1/2025

Back in January, President Trump unraveled key affirmative action requirements for federal contractors and barred “illegal” DEI programs. Now federal contractors have been asked to voluntarily share how they’ve adjusted their...more

Supreme Court Rules: No Extra Hurdles for Reverse Discrimination Cases

Stevens & Lee on 6/13/2025

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services that reverse discrimination claims are no longer subject to different rules. This decision alters the landscape...more

Why Workforce Data Analytics Remain Important

Berkshire on 6/11/2025

At Berkshire, we know that the best business decisions are grounded in a thorough review of data. Decisions about your employees should be no different. Even as compliance requirements change, there are many reasons why...more

SCOTUS Clarifies Standard for Evaluating “Reverse” Discrimination

McDermott Will & Emery on 6/10/2025

On June 5, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States resolved the split among federal circuits and held that the same standard used to evaluate claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 applies to all...more

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

Amundsen Davis LLC on 6/9/2025

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

AI in the Workplace Series - Part 3: Artificial Intelligence in Employment: How States Surrounding Pennsylvania are Approaching...

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. on 5/30/2025

This article is the third installment in our AI in the Workplace series. In Part 2: From Harrisburg to the White House, Allyson Lonas explored the growing legal uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence (“AI”) adoption...more

AI job interviews: What we have to "look forward" to

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 5/30/2025

Don't quit your current job! Bloomberg Law had a good article yesterday by Jo Constantz about AI-conducted job interviews. (Paid subscription may be required to access.) According to the article, many companies are now...more

Think Before You Ask: Oregon Cracks Down on Age-Related Hiring Questions and Increases Age Discrimination Protections for...

Littler on 5/23/2025

Oregon is widely considered an employee-friendly state with a robust framework of statutes prohibiting various forms of discrimination and retaliation in employment. When it comes to age, Oregon is one of only a handful of...more

Minneapolis, Minnesota Amends its Anti-discrimination Ordinance

Littler on 5/16/2025

On May 12, 2025, the city of Minneapolis enacted extensive amendments to its existing anti-discrimination ordinance, including expanding definitions relating to protected characteristics and accommodations. The ordinance...more

Minneapolis Expands Civil Rights Protections: Key Changes for Employers

Nilan Johnson Lewis PA on 5/8/2025

The Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed sweeping amendments to the City’s civil rights ordinance last Thursday, May 1st. The amended ordinance is expected to go into effect on August 1, 2025. If you operate in...more

Fair Chance Hiring: Balancing Business Needs with Opportunities for Individuals

Mitratech Holdings, Inc on 5/6/2025

Finding qualified talent is a challenge for many businesses today. But what if there's a pool of skilled workers that many companies overlook? Fair chance hiring opens doors for people with criminal records while helping...more

[Event] 41st Annual Employment Law Update - May 15th, Hampton, VA

Kaufman & Canoles on 4/17/2025

Managing risk in the employment law circus isn’t always easy when the rules change like they are contortionists. The 41st Annual Employment Law Update will highlight recent changes to the law and how employers can most...more

Potential Unlawful Conduct + Employment Decisions: Wisconsin Court Redefines Arrest Record Discrimination

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 4/15/2025

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has clarified that non-criminal, municipal citations are covered by the prohibition on arrest record discrimination under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (WFEA). The court also narrowed the...more

Four Top Law Firms Sign Settlement with EEOC on DEI

DCI Consulting on 4/15/2025

On Friday, April 11, 2025, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an announcement that they have settled with four “BigLaw” firms over diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The settlement, which...more

Big Law’s DEI Practices Face Scrutiny by Republican AGs and the EEOC

Cozen O'Connor on 4/11/2025

A group of 12 Republican AGs announced that they have sent a letter to multiple law firms (collectively, “law firms”) warning that the law firms’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices may violate state...more

What to do about DEI? Former EEOC officials weigh in

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 4/9/2025

On March 19, Andrea Lucas (Republican appointee), Acting Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, released a document titled, “What You Should Know About DEI-Related Discrimination at Work,” offering...more

Ensuring Employee Selection Procedures Comply with California Law

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 3/27/2025

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits discrimination both in the selection of employees and during employment based on certain protected characteristics. Federal law provides similar protections under...more

Defining ‘DEI-Related Discrimination’: Recent Moves by the EEOC Shed Further Light on the Trump Administration’s DEI Focus

Venable LLP on 3/25/2025

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was busy last week in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space, offering further insight into practices and programs likely to be scrutinized following President...more

Your Guide to Hiring the Right Title IX Team Member

TNG Consulting on 3/14/2025

Hiring a Title IX Coordinator for your team requires thoughtful planning, an open mind, and strategic foresight. Through repeated collaborations with schools nationwide, ATIXA has identified actionable insights to improve...more

397 Results

View per page

Page: of 16

Hiring & Firing › Anti-Discrimination Policies

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"