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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 teams must take a closer look at their hiring tools to avoid legal and compliance risks. Let’s break it down. What’s Happening in California? […]
On May 21, 2025, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana vacated a portion of the Biden-era U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) to require employers to reasonably accommodate employees who choose to have an abortion. Quick Hits U.S. […]
In May 2025, the Trump administration’s U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published guidance saying that it would stop enforcing a Biden-era rule—one that had rescinded a rule created during the first Trump administration—on the factors distinguishing independent contractors from employees. Although the Biden-era rule remains “on the books” for now while the DOL considers replacing […]
Surging changes to workplace laws understandably have employers suffering from whiplash. Historically, employment laws have shifted when presidential administrations have changed. A May 1, 2025, announcement by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) about its intended approach to the classification of individuals as independent contractors is a recent example. Background on Independent Contractors A number […]
The recent changes to California’s wage and hour laws have significant implications for employers operating within the state. While the reforms are aimed at providing clearer guidelines for employers, there are still complex issues that HR professionals and employment lawyers must address. Key updates that affect your organization and what you can do to stay […]
Q In instances of reasonable suspicion or when it relates to the company’s workplace violence policy prohibiting the possession of weapons, are we allowed to search an employee’s vehicle on company property, and can we add this to our employment policy? Like most legal answers, it depends. In recent years, many states have passed what are […]
In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning most noncompete agreements nationwide. Although enforcement is currently stayed (paused) pending legal challenges, courts and legislatures continue to narrow or eliminate noncompete enforceability—prompting employers to reevaluate how they protect proprietary information and competitive advantage. In response, many employers are turning to trade secret law. […]
After ordering federal workers back to the office, the Trump administration sent an e-mail informing employees it will employ the use of technology to ensure they’re back, Reuters says. For example, it will track laptop logins, employee badge swipes, and other information to monitor where work is being completed. “Most EPA employees have returned to the office, […]
While an increasing number of employers are requiring their remote employees to return to the office, it’s safe to assume that some employees may continue to work remotely. For their employers, it’s important to remember that many employment laws are state-based and may vary by jurisdiction. Examples of employment issues that can be controlled by […]
Q If we offer unlimited paid time off (PTO) and employees don’t accrue PTO, do we have to pay anything out at termination? Generally, the answer is no, but there is limited case law on this question, and the answer may change based on how the unlimited PTO is administered. Under Colorado and other state laws, […]