AI hiring tools are changing the hiring process, but they can also replicate bias and discrimination. Learn how algorithmic recruiting affects job applicants, what the law says, and how our firm is leading the fight for equity. AI Bias in Hiring: What is Happening Now and What Employees Need to Know At , we’ve long […]
When something unfair happens at work, you may assume no one else is going through the same struggle. In reality, your experience may be part of a much larger pattern affecting many other people. Sometimes what feels like an individual unlawful decision is actually the product of something your employer is imposing on others at […]
When your employer presents you with a severance agreement, it is understandable to feel overwhelmed by the agreement itself and the “legalese” within; by your termination and the prospects of finding new employment; and by the circumstances that led to this agreement. (See related blog, “I Was Laid Off. Now What?” here.) At , we […]
In recent months, mass layoffs have shaken various sectors of the economy. Major companies have implemented widespread workforce reductions in an apparent response to rising costs, economic uncertainty, and shifts in consumer behavior. While companies must respond to these economic changes, many use mass layoffs as a cover for unlawful terminations. A closer examination into […]
Mass layoffs have become increasingly common in the workforce; they can affect any company at any time. Given the effects that mass layoffs have on businesses and employees, it is vital to understand their legal implications. In most mass layoffs, many employers must comply with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Ensuring compliance […]
On November 21, 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed S1958A/A8092B into law, which bars employers from punishing or disciplining workers for taking lawful absences from work (often referred to as “no-fault” attendance policies). The law amends Section 215 of the New York Labor Law and went into effect on February 19, 2023. Overview Under […]
Between the lingering hold of the COVID-19 pandemic, social and political stressors, and financial uncertainty, it’s unsurprising that an overwhelming 90 percent of U.S. adults believe the country is experiencing a mental health crisis. Over 50 percent of individuals in the US will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder, including anxiety, mood, substance abuse, and impulse control […]