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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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The Ever-Changing Legal Landscape of State and Federal Regulations for Using AI in Candidate Recruiting and Screening

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According to a University of Southern California study, 55% of businesses are investing in automated recruiting measures that use artificial intelligence (AI). Using AI tools in employee recruiting and screening offers a...more

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Federal Government’s Ping Pong Match on Independent Contractor Rule Is Distraction From Enhancing IC Compliance: January 2025 IC...

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Few federal regulations over the past five years have produced more needless concern by stakeholders than the independent contractor rules under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) issued by the different...more

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Proposed Rule by the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council Would Ban the Use of Salary History Data by Federal Contractors and...

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UPDATE: On 8 January 2025, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council (FAR Council) officially withdrew its proposed rule that would have (1) barred federal contractors from seeking and using job applicants’ compensation...more

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Connecticut Appellate Court Says Constructive Discharge Limitations Period Runs From Last Act of Discrimination, Not Resignation

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The Connecticut Appellate Court recently ruled that a septuagenarian teacher’s claims that she was forced to resign because of age discrimination were untimely. The ruling distinguishes Connecticut law from a 2016 Supreme...more

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Pre-Employment Background Checks: Considerations for Employers When Screening Prospective Employees

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Employers commonly conduct background checks on prospective employees in various areas that they may think relevant when deciding whether to hire an individual for a job. Yet, federal, state, and local laws are increasingly...more

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Illinois Employers Must Act to Comply With New Equitable Employment Laws

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Since Gov. J. B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1480 (the Act) on March 23, 2021, the standards for employers have been raised for both hiring and employment practices. The Act incorporated significant changes to the Illinois...more

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Employers: Prepare Now for Recession-Based Layoffs

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With many economic experts predicting that the U.S. will enter a recession in the near future, employers are preparing for the possibility of significant layoffs. Before making cuts, companies – especially those with remote...more

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Employment Law Now VI-116-Top 10 Employment Issues To Consider For The Summer Kick-Off

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As we approach the unofficial start to Summer 2022, today's new episode addresses the 10 issues that should be on the radar of all employers....more

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NYC Places Groundbreaking Restrictions on AI Use in Hiring Practices

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In a groundbreaking move, likely to have significant impact on employee hiring and HR tech, the New York City Council has passed a measure (“the NYC measure”) that bans the use of automated decision-making tools to (1) screen...more

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Louisiana ‘Fair Chance’ Law Restricts Employer Discretion in Considering Candidates’ Criminal History

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Louisiana has joined the growing number of states that have enacted “fair chance” laws that, in general, require employers to evaluate the relationship between a candidate’s criminal history and the duties and...more

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[Webinar] LGBTQ+ Employment Law Roundup - June 23rd, 5:00 pm PT

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Join Hinshaw and the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles on June 23, 2021, as we commemorate June Pride Month with a webinar featuring practical guidance on LGBTQ+ employment and workplace issues. This one-hour CLE...more

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Developing a Diverse Workforce

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Issues of racial equality have at times dominated news cycles this year. Against this backdrop, and notwithstanding the other challenges of 2020, many employers are working to meaningfully enhance their approaches to...more

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June 2020: The Top 21 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Employment Flash - February 2020

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This edition of Employment Flash looks at recent NLRB activity, including its decision (overruling an Obama-era decision) regarding confidentiality rules for employees during ongoing workplace investigations. We also discuss...more

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Good Faith Belief Leads To Employer Victory In Bias Claim

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Despite not being able to prove the alleged wrongdoings that led an Arkansas employer to terminate an employee, a federal appeals court just handed an employer a victory in a gender discrimination lawsuit because of its “good...more

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2019 Law At Work - Year In Review

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They say the only thing in life that is constant is change, and we certainly saw that in 2019. This was a big year for change in employment law as legislators, courts, and regulators, shaped the workplace to reflect societal...more

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California Employment Law Legislative Update 2020

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With the California legislative year now closed, we know which proposals became reality and offer insight into their likely impact on California employers in the coming year. The following update provides a brief overview of...more

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The Bubbler – We’ll Wake You Up When September Ends

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We know August was exhausting for employers – New York, New Jersey, Maine, Colorado, and yes, even Alabama – all kept you on your toes with new and updated employment legislation that represents an array of new compliance...more

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Key California Employment Law Cases: June 2019

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This month's key California employment law cases involve EEOC charges, disability discrimination, and meal breaks....more

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2019 Nevada Employment Legislation Updates

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Over the last two years, the Nevada Legislature has passed a substantial number of laws affecting Nevada employers. Some of the most notable employment laws that recently passed are summarized below....more

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Alabama is the Latest State to Join the Pay Equity Law Bandwagon

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Alabama recently joined 48 other states by passing a law banning wage discrimination. On June 11, Governor Kay Ivey signed HB 225, known as the Clarke Figures Equal Pay Act, into law. The Act’s effective date is August 1. In...more

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Will Alabama Governor Sign Pay Equity Legislation?

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Federal law already prohibits employers from paying an employee less than employees of another sex for equal work, unless the employer bases the wage difference on statutorily defined factors. Alabama and Mississippi were the...more

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California Employment Law Notes - May 2019

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Strict Independent Contractor Test Applies Retroactively - Vazquez v. Jan-Pro Franchising Int'l, 2019 WL 1945001 (9th Cir. 2019) - Last year, the California Supreme Court in Dynamex Ops. W. Inc. v. Superior Court, 4...more

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Web Exclusive: April 2019: The Top 16 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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The Labor and Employment Horizon—2019

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If there has been one constant in employment law over the last generation, it is change. The forecast for 2019 is no different. In Congress, the Supreme Court, and the Texas Legislature, employers can expect developments that...more

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