The Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) recently issued guidances titled Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-06: Background Dossiers and Algorithmic Scores for Hiring, Promotion, and Other Employment Decisions | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-03: Adverse action notification requirements and the proper use of the CFPB’s sample forms provided in Regulation
"RFK Jr.’s job application: part psych eval and all wrong
“I don’t have that much interest in having a sexual experience with another person.”
“I believe in things many others don’t—like having a ‘sixth sense,’ clairvoyance, and telepathy.
“As an adolescent, I had bizarre fantasies or preoccupations.”
Those are among the odd and inappropriate questions that applicants seeking to work for RFK Jr.’s Department of
Anticipating the Employment Laws Under the Trump Administration
Any time a new president is elected, it has a substantial influence on the future of employment law. With President-Elect Donald Trump entering office, business owners, employees, and investors may be wondering: How could the second Trump administration affect employment law? Luckily, I am here to help you understand how this second term could
Illinois Labor and Employment 2025 Employment Law Update
With 2025 quickly approaching, Illinois employers should be aware of new changes in Illinois state employment laws. There are a number of Illinois employment laws and amendments that have either recently gone into effect or are set to go into effect January 1, 2025. This post is a summary of the new laws that went
Ontario’s New Pay Transparency Rules: What You Need to Know
Ontario is introducing significant changes to its employment laws, with new pay transparency rules set to come into effect on January 1, 2026. These changes, outlined in Bill 149 (Working for Workers Four Act, 2024) and Bill 190 (Working for Workers Five Act, 2024), are designed to promote fairness, transparency, and
WIRTW #741: the ‘finals countdown’ edition
On this week’s episode of The Norah and Dad Show, Norah and I discuss the end of her first semester of college, including her finals, our upcoming family Christmas trip to London, and the importance of checking your tire pressure before heading out on a road trip.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,
New Laws in 2025
New year, new laws! In our 2025 annual legislative digest for Illinois’ small business community, we highlight seven new developments. Please note: This post covers only some of the new legislation taking effect this year and, while these laws certainly affect small businesses, there may be others as well. These laws make the following changes:
Employment Law Updates! Join Us for an Informative 2024-2025 Review / Preview Event Series in Canada and Beyond
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event series, featuring a range of sessions in Canada and across North America.
In our 75-minute Canadian Employer Update webinar, we will bring you up to speed on major developments like Ontario’s ‘Working for Workers’ legislation, managing pay transparency obligations across Canada, significant case law updates
WIRTW #740: the ‘roast’ edition
Among all of the things that ChatGPT can do, it’s really, really good at roasting someone. So, I asked ChatGPT to roast my LinkedIn profile.
Your Profile: Your headline reads like you’re auditioning for a legal-themed TED Talk: “Employment Lawyer. Blogger. Dad. Joke-Teller Extraordinaire.” We get it—you’ve cornered the market on HR-friendly humor. But do
End of Year Employment Law Updates! Tune in to our review / previews in California, Illinois, Canada and Mexico
2024 was a ‘super year’ for elections. Half of the world’s population – some 4.7 billion people – went to the polls in 72 countries. Political shifts often lead to significant changes in employment laws. We’re here to help you prepare for the changes ahead and to stay ahead of the curve on employment law developments