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Jackson Lewis P.C.

[Event] Workplace Horizons Extension: Bay Area - September 9th, Menlo Park, CA

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The leading educational and networking event — from the premier firm for employment + labor law — comes closer to you regionally and topically. The benefits of Jackson Lewis’ annual Workplace Horizons conference in New York...more

Dickinson Wright

$27M Verdict Warns Employers: Vet and Train Employees or Pay the Price

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A recent $27 million jury verdict should put every employer, especially those in the hospitality, retail, and entertainment industries, on high alert: failing to properly screen and train employees can result in significant...more

Kaufman & Canoles

[Event] Employment Law Symposium - August 28th, Richmond, VA

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Navigate the ever-changing employment law circus at our Richmond Employment Law Symposium. As legal rules continue to shift like contortionists, employers need practical strategies to stay compliant. The K&C Employment Law...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

AI in Hiring: The Promise, the Pitfalls, and the Response

From resume screening bots to AI tools that assess facial expressions in interviews, artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how employers make decisions about candidates and employees. Artificial intelligence (AI) and...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

Evaluating the Employee Evaluation Process: There’s No Time Like the Present!

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Now is a good time to re-evaluate your company’s employee evaluation process in light of the prevalence of remote work and a U.S. Supreme Court decision lowering the requirements for employees to succeed on certain...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Navigating “Anti-American Hiring Bias” Priorities & Staying Compliant While Sponsoring Talent in the U.S.

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In recent months, we have seen a rise in charges filed with the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) and announcements from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)...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

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Off the Clock, On the Radar: Managing Off-Duty Conduct and Workplace Impact

Can an employee’s off-duty behavior justify workplace discipline? In today’s hyperconnected world, the line between personal and professional conduct is increasingly blurred, leaving employers to navigate a tricky legal and...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Artificial Intelligence in Human Resources: A Guide for Business Leaders

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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

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Surprise! Misleading Statements and Time Pressure May Render an Employer’s Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable

Employers have long been scrutinized for perceived unequal bargaining power when it comes to enforcement of company-drafted arbitration agreements. Indeed, both the California legislature and the courts have aimed to protect...more

A&O Shearman

UK employment developments July 2025

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As we move into the second half of 2025, several important developments are emerging that HR, legal and compliance teams should have on their radar. Employment Rights Bill: strategic planning starts now - The Employment...more

Fisher Phillips

Agricultural Employers’ Compliance Cheat Sheet: Summer 2025

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Managing a farm workforce can be a heavy lift. Agricultural employers must keep up with farm labor laws and workplace regulations that seem to constantly change, so we created this zero-waste resource for ag professionals and...more

Woods Rogers

Federal Court Blocks Implementation of Birthright Citizenship Executive Order—For Now

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Enforcement of the Executive Order (EO) 14160 on birthright citizenship has been blocked temporarily. However, employers should keep a close eye on legal developments. While this EO does not directly impact employers,...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: What the Supreme Court’s Unanimous Ruling Means for Employers and DEI Policies

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Reshaping the litigation landscape for workplace discrimination claims, last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Servs., 145 S. Ct. 1540 (June 5, 2025), that plaintiffs bringing so-called...more

Phelps Dunbar

[Webinar] When ICE Arrives: Navigating Worksite Compliance and Enforcement Risks in a New Environment - July 29th, 10:00 am CDT

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Join us for a conversation covering the policy changes to labor and employment law since the government changed immigration compliance initiatives. We will discuss the worksite enforcement changes that impact your company and...more

A&O Shearman

UK: A fresh start for parental leave, what employers need to know

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After years of piecemeal reform, the UK’s parental leave and pay system is set for a comprehensive review. For employers, HR teams and employees, this is a significant and welcome development. Since the introduction of...more

Epstein Becker & Green

Workplace Risks Meet Holistic Legal Solutions: One-on-One with Adam Tomiak

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How can today’s workplace challenges be addressed with strategies that are both legally sound and business-focused? For general counsel and human resources (HR) executives, a holistic approach addresses legal, operational,...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

At-Will Doctrine Still Applies to Disciplinary Action Following Employer Investigations

Here is a common scenario faced by human resources professionals: An employee complains about unprofessional and bullying behavior by a coworker. After interviewing the two employees and other workers, the employer cannot...more

Hanson Bridgett

[Webinar] Rapid Response – Employer Readiness for Responding to Immigration Enforcement in the Workplace - June 17th, 12:00 pm -...

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In light of recent immigration enforcement activity and heightened federal scrutiny, employers must be prepared to respond swiftly and lawfully if immigration officers (ICE or otherwise) appear at their workplace. In this...more

Ius Laboris

No Room for Silence: Tackling Hate at Work

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Employers in Poland have a duty to uphold employee dignity and maintain an ethical work environment. Tolerating discriminatory behaviour at work violates those obligations. Not only could this be reputationally damaging, but...more

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Whistleblowing Job Applicants, Discrimination Outside Employment, and Liability for HR Consultants, Plus a News Roundup - UK HR...

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Our employment law update for May covers a new EAT case on whether job applicants can bring whistleblowing claims, whether a blatant racial insult falls outside the scope of the Equality Act 2010 because it was not made “in...more

Ius Laboris

Summer is Nearly Upon Us: Is Your Holiday Plan Ready?

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Summer is nearly here and so it is important for employers in Norway to start planning for their team’s holiday, if they haven’t already. It can be costly for employers if employees do not take their statutory holiday...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

AI and Employment

When evaluating where artificial intelligence has had the most impact, many think of their personal use of AI or the integration of AI into many consumer applications. The use of AI in the employment context is on the back...more

Holland & Hart - Employers' Lawyers

New AI Hiring Rules and Lawsuits Put Employers on Notice: What HR Needs to Know

Adam Bouka By Adam Bouka Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how companies find, evaluate, and hire talent—but it’s also raising red flags among regulators and courts. Two big developments in May 2025 show that HR...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] Workplace Investigation Essentials for Employers - Navigating Legal Minefields - May 21st, 10:00 am - 11:15 am PT

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Internal investigations are among the most legally sensitive and operationally disruptive processes for employers—especially when allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, or retaliation arise. The inherent complexity...more

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