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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 -
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What PEOs Need to Know About the Current State of Workplace AI Regulation

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As employers across the country embrace the use of artificial intelligence in their workplace activities, federal and state lawmakers are lining up to consider guardrails on common AI practices. From hiring to performance...more

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2025 Legislative Developments Affecting Washington Employers

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Washington employers face a wave of new workplace legislation, some of which recently became effective and some that will begin in 2026 and beyond. These new or modified laws address a broad range of topics, many of which...more

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Washington Further Limits Criminal Background Checks in the Workplace: An Employer’s Guide and Compliance Action Plan

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A new Washington law expands protections for job applicants and employees under the state’s Fair Chance Act, aligning the statewide law more closely with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance. Notably, employers will...more

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California Approves Rules Regulating AI in Employment Decision-making

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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

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When Automation Moves Too Fast: The Hidden Risks of AI in Hiring

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On June 30, 2025, two security researchers revealed a security oversight that every hiring leader implementing AI should be aware of. Researchers accessed 64 million job application records from Paradox, a conversational AI...more

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Washington State Workplace Law Roundup: Nearly 20 New Laws Taking Effect Within the Next Year – Starting Now

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Washington lawmakers were busy this year, and a wave of new laws will have a major impact on the workplace. Employers must be aware of significant workplace laws taking effect within the next year, including 11 new laws that...more

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Real Versus Robot: How to Make Sure You’ve Hired a Human

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My colleagues recently wrote about the problems AI deepfakes pose in the workplace and some current legislation addressing the risks that AI poses through exploitative images on social media and in the workplace. It is...more

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EPOA Amendments to Help Washington Employers Mitigate Liability Amid Forthcoming Decision in Branson v. Washington

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Washington State employers are eagerly awaiting a state Supreme Court decision regarding whether, under the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), a “job applicant” must have a good-faith or bona fide intent to secure...more

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California Court Grants Preliminary Collective Certification to Job Applicants Claiming Age Discrimination by Artificial...

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In the closely watched case Mobley v. Workday, the Northern District of California recently granted preliminary certification of a collective action for age discrimination claims against Workday’s AI-based applicant...more

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

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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

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How to Address Applicants' Noncompetes During the Hiring Process

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Imagine this: You are filling a senior level position. You review hundreds of resumes, conduct dozens of screening interviews, and coordinate final interviews of the top candidates. After selecting the company’s top choice,...more

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Washington Employers: Does That Job Really Require a Valid Driver's License?

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Effective July 27, 2025, employers will have to carefully consider whether they should require that employees have a valid driver’s license as a condition of employment. In 2019, Washington State enacted the Equal Protection...more

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Key Takeaways - Terminating the Problem Employee

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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

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Navigating Genetic Privacy Compliance: Key Steps for Employers

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Most Illinois businesses well are aware of Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act and the hundreds of lawsuits and multimillion dollar settlements it triggered. But there’s another Illinois privacy law quietly making...more

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Work This Way: An Employment Law Video Podcast | Episode 51: Smarter Recruiting Strategies with Rhiannon Poore of Forge Search

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Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Faye welcome Rhiannon Poore, Founder and CEO of Forge Search, to explore how companies can rethink their recruiting strategies in today’s competitive labor...more

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[Webinar] Summer 2025 Update: Affirmative Action for Federal Contractors - July 23rd, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

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The first half of 2025 brought unprecedented changes for federal contractors seeking to comply with federal affirmative action requirements. The rescission of Executive Order 11246 via Executive Order 14173 upended decades of...more

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End of NY Legislative Session Leaves Employers Watching Key Workplace Bills

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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

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California Bill Would Limit Use of AI and Personality Testing in Workplace

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California often acts as the nation’s laboratory for employment laws that are eventually adopted by other states or even the federal government. Earlier this month, the California Senate passed a measure that would sharply...more

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AI, Deepfakes, and the Rise of the Fake Applicant – What Employers Need to Know

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In an age of artificial intelligence and technological advances that improve the quality of deep fake programming, companies must remain vigilant to protect their brand and assets. They also have to be wary of who is applying...more

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Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect July 1

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Most employers are prepared for new laws at the start of each year – but did you know that a heap of new workplace laws take effect at the halfway point? Here’s your employer cheat sheet to prepare for July 1 effective dates…...more

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Yes, Menstrual Cramps May Qualify as a Disability Under ADA

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If a qualified job candidate asks to reschedule a second-round interview due to severe menstrual cramps associated with endometriosis, is that a request for an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act? If you...more

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Hiring Smarter: Best Practices for Interviews: What's the Tea in L&E?

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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Mike Gardner joins host Leah Stiegler for a deep dive into best practices for conducting interviews. They highlight the critical role of documentation in...more

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An Employment Compliance Checklist for Tech Startups

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After years of brainstorming, planning and raising funding, you’ve finally gotten your startup off the ground. Launching a startup is exhilarating – but it’s also easy to overlook compliance basics in the rush to get your...more

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Two New Oregon Laws Will Soon Change the Way You Hire: Your Compliance Checklists

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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek just signed two bills into law that will soon change employer obligations regarding applicants and new hires. When these new laws take effect, you’ll need to rethink how you collect applicant data...more

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Supreme Court Affirms Uniform Legal Standard for All Discrimination Claims

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The United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting a heightened burden for plaintiffs in “majority-groups” to meet their evidentiary burden in discrimination...more

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