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 was no exception. In fact, there were so many significant developments taking place during the past month that we were once again forced to expand our monthly summary well beyond the typical “Top 10” list. In order to make sure that you stay on top of the latest changes, here is a quick review of the Top 17 stories from last month that all employers need to know about:
Employers can benefit from using software programs to streamline their hiring process, but federal agencies just sent a stern warning that relying on algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) to make staffing decisions might unintentionally lead to discriminatory employment practices, including disability bias. If you incorporate AI tools into your selection process, a pair of guidance documents just issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on May 12 suggest that you regularly monitor for bias and provide reasonable accommodations as needed. How can you utilize the latest technology without running afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Here are five key takeaways from the latest guidance.
Social media was flooded with claims that a girl had been assaulted by alleged Hindu and RSS supporters in the presence of Delhi Police personnel, who supposedly remained silent spectators. The cl...