AI is unavoidable these days. In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter delve into what employers need to know about it, joined by their Troutman Pepper Locke partner, Brett Mason, who hosts The Good Bot podcast focusing on the intersection of AI, health care, and the law. They discuss
What to Know About AI Ethics in the Workplace in 2025
As AI continues to revolutionize workplaces, employers and employees must navigate the ethical landscape together. For employers, adopting AI with responsibility requires regular audits, transparent communication, and a commitment to fairness. For employees, staying informed about their rights and proactively advocating for ethical practices will help ensure AI is used in ways that benefit everyone.
FBI Warns of Hidden Threats in Remote Hiring: Are North Korean Hackers Your Newest Employees?
Quick Hits
- The FBI issued guidance regarding the growing threat from North Korean IT workers infiltrating U.S. companies to steal sensitive data and extort money, urging employers to enhance their cybersecurity measures and monitoring practices.
- The FBI advised U.S. companies to improve their remote hiring procedures by implementing stringent identity verification techniques and educating HR
UK Home Office Announces New Visa and Sponsorship Fees Effective April 2025
On 19 March, the UK Home Office announced increases to visa and sponsorship fees to take effect from 9 April. There are increases for most fees listed which will impact almost everyone including Skilled Worker visa holders, sponsors, and those applying for settlement and citizenship. The increases range from as little as £8.50 (which leads
Trump 2.0, First Two Months in Review: A Summary of Immigration-Related Actions
Quick Hits
- Multiple executive orders and other presidential directives call for reports to assess current policy, agreements, and related guidance. Following the submission of these reports, subsequent actions could be seen, such as travel bans or restrictions, changes to eligibility for certain employment-based visa categories, or heightened scrutiny at U.S. consulates and ports of entry.
WIRTW #751: the ‘losing’ edition
“The Government’s arguments … threaten to upend fundamental protections in our Constitution. But ours is not an autocracy; it is a system of checks and balances. Our Founders recognized that the concentration of power in one branch of government would spell disaster.”So wrote Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan of the United States District Court for
Building the Future: Addressing the Need for AI Global Talent in the United States
Attracting global talent will be key to maintaining US leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI). President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aim to cut through barriers to accelerate AI development and amplify foreign investment to the United States to keep the nation at the forefront of this critical technology. Building the Future: Addressing the Need for
WIRTW #750: the ‘rule of law’ edition
This news should alarm any rational lawyer. Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order punishing Perkins Coie, the law firm that represented Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.
The EO does the following:
- Directs federal agencies to identify and terminate, where legally permissible, contracts with Perkins Coie.
- Requires government contractors to disclose any business dealings with
Back to Basics: The 2025 Employment Law Playbook
The employment law landscape has seen widespread changes on the federal and state levels in recent years. In light of what is poised to be years of even more changes, now is an opportune time to re-examine the basics of a compliant workplace. This post will keep companies ready for whatever comes next by providing
Registration Open! 2025 Miami Labor & Employment Law Seminar
Spring training is almost over and we’re ready to take the field! We are excited to announce that our full day, in-person Miami Labor & Employment Law Seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 30 at the Miami Marlins loanDepot park. This year’s theme is “Covering All the Bases: Navigating Legal Fastballs, Changeups & Curveballs