EEOC Resource on Title VII and Artificial Intelligence

Leave a Comment / Diversity/Harassment, Human Resources / By Julia Baxter

Employers frequently rely on automated systems (including those incorporating artificial intelligence (AI)) to make employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promoting employees, and monitoring performance. Employers must ensure that the use of these systems does not violate Title VII. Today, the EEOC released its new technical assistance document, “Assessing Adverse Impact in Software, Algorithms, and Artificial …

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Reminder to Purge Old I-9s

Leave a Comment / Human Resources / By Julia Baxter

In lieu of all the changes employers have had to face since the pandemic, this article serves as a reminder to employers and HR departments/professionals to purge old I-9s or face possible consequences. I-9s must be retained either one year after the date of termination or three years after the date of hire, whichever is …

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The CROWN Act: What Every HR Practitioner Should Know

Leave a Comment / Diversity/Harassment / By Julia Baxter

DEI continues to be a hot topic in workplaces. Diversity and inclusion should allow every employee, no matter the race, gender, religion, etc., to bring his/her whole self to work, and not have to hide their differences. This includes differences in hairstyles. While TMI promotes professionalism in the workplace, “professionalism” must be a broad definition, …

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New Federal Rights for Pregnant Workers in 2023

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There are two (2) federal laws that take effect this year: the PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers) Act and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”). The legislation highlights and recommendations are provided below. Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers (“PUMP”) Act This federal law became effective on April 28, 2023. The …

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Onboarding Best Practices

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In this current employment crisis, employers are scrambling to hire employees. There are more vacancies than applicants. But congratulations! Your organization has just hired a great candidate! You may think your job is done. To the contrary, it has just begun. Hiring is great, but that is the first step. The second step is retaining …

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11 Tips for Rookies – How to Nail Your First Job Interview

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This article is targeted to young adults post-high school, although younger individuals will benefit as well. It is important to make a good first impression if you want the job. Let’s face it – interviews take time (your time and the interviewer’s time) and money. To ensure you make the right first impression, follow the …

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