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Caution! EEOC guidance puts employers on notice for AI liability

05/30/2023
The EEOC has recently become quite proactive about the downsides of artificial intelligence, warning employers that using AI in the hiring process could lead to violations of anti-discrimination laws. The commission is rightly worried that certain AI programs may be designed in ways that either actively discriminate against members of a protected class or have an adverse impact on them.

Distracted Gen Zers? Maybe it’s the moonlighting

05/30/2023
Do your Gen Z employees seem a little more preoccupied and absent-minded than usual these days? The problem might be their other jobs—driving for rideshare companies, selling stuff online, influencing on social media and otherwise engaging in part-time work. According to a recent study by the Deloitte consulting firm, almost half of nearly 15,000 Gen Z workers surveyed hold down a second job or side hustle.

Essential AI querying skills for HR professionals

05/22/2023
Artificial intelligence is transforming HR, streamlining operations, driving employee engagement and enhancing talent strategies. But to unlock AI’s true potential, HR professionals must learn to effectively query and interact with AI platforms.

Believe it or not: Job satisfaction hits an all-time high

05/22/2023
American workers are more content than ever, according to the Conference Board’s Job Satisfaction 2023 report. The report finds improved job satisfaction in nearly all categories, with gains in non-compensation factors like work-life balance outpacing even those from improved pay and benefits.

Ensure your handbook leaves out details about benefits

05/22/2023
Your handbook probably states you reserve the right to amend it at any time for any reason. That disclaimer helps protect against claims that your handbook is a binding contract. But that kind of language can cause problems if your handbook describes benefits that may be covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Prepare to protect this summer’s unique corps of teen workers

05/22/2023
If you plan to hire teens for seasonal jobs, brace yourself for a teen workforce like no other before it. Prepare to deal with more than the usual amount of teenage angst.

Compliance perspectives for employers in the food manufacturing industry

05/17/2023
The food manufacturing industry performs an essential function—making sure the country’s population has access to safe and plentiful food at all times. Much like mail delivery, neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night should prevent the stocking of grocery shelves.

Beware dress codes with gender-specific rules

05/15/2023
If your dress and grooming code includes gender-specific requirements, you could be courting a sex-discrimination lawsuit.

Legal words of wisdom from LEAP 2023

05/12/2023
If you missed the annual Labor & Employment Law Advanced Practices Symposium 2023, don’t worry—the HR Specialist: Employment Law team was in Las Vegas March 29-31 to gather the best advice from the nation’s most respected employment law attorneys. More than 30 sessions covered the most relevant employment law topics. Here are some of the educational highlights.

Two legal must-haves for your employee handbook

05/12/2023
Compiling and updating your employee handbook is a daunting task that gets longer every day as employers grapple with a growing list of laws and policies to include in this document. But according to one legal counsel and another HR expert who presented at a recent employment law conference, there are only two legally mandated provisions that must be included in your handbook: information on the FMLA and an anti-harassment policy.