Employment & Labor

February 6, 2025

Attorneys Pahoua Thao and Scott J. Smith present at the Wisconsin Family Business Center
Attorneys Pahoua Thao and Scott J. Smith will present to an audience of small and family business owners during the Wisconsin Family Business Center’s Food for Thought program on Wednesday, February 12.
“Potential Pitfalls and Risks for Family Businesses Using AI…

Employment Law Worldview

Europe – the AI revolution is underway but not quite yet in HR?

By Marga Caproni

February 6, 2025

A couple of weeks ago we asked readers of this blog to answer a couple of questions on their organisation’s use of (generative) artificial intelligence, and we promised to circle back with the results. So, drum roll, the results are now in.…

Ohio Employer Law Blog

The dos and don’t of workplace AI policies

By Jesse Beatson

February 4, 2025

According to a recent BBC article, half of all workers use personal generative AI tools (like ChatGPT) at work—often without their employer’s knowledge or permission. So the question isn’t whether your employees are using AI—it’s how to ensure they use it responsibly.

A well-crafted AI policy can help your business leverage AI’s benefits while…

Employment Law Letter

Podcast Season 3, Episode 5 Now Available: AI in the Workplace: Risks, Regulations, and What Employers Need to Know

By Daniel Schwartz & Emily McDonough Souza

February 4, 2025

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the workplace, but with innovation comes new challenges. In this episode of From Lawyer to Employer, Shipman attorneys Dan Schwartz and Emily McDonough Souza dive into how employers are using AI—from productivity monitoring to hiring decisions—and the associated legal risks. They break down key regulations, potential pitfalls, and practical steps employers…

The Employer Report

Passage of Reintroduced California AI Bill Would Result In Onerous New Compliance Obligations For Covered Employers

By Amanda Cohen, Caroline B. Burnett, Bradford Newman & Jonathan Tam

February 4, 2025

Shortly after taking office, President Trump rescinded Biden’s Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. Biden’s Executive Order sought to regulate the development, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence within the US, identifying security, privacy and discrimination as particular areas of concern. Trump signed his own executive order titled “Removing Barriers…

Rudner Law Blog

2024 Employment Law in Review, Part 2: The Eras Tour (Rudner Law Version)

By David Gelles

February 4, 2025

Welcome back to our 2024 Year in Review. Part 1 of our Tour covered developments with respect to:

termination clauses,
wrongful dismissals, and
human rights.

Part 2 covers consideration in:

contracts,
mitigation,
just cause,
the impact of AI in the workplace, and
key legislative updates.

Our Tour’s hits confirm what we always say: the employment

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Law and the Workplace

[Podcast] AI at Work: Design Use Mismatches

By Guy Brenner & Jonathan Slowik

February 4, 2025

In the final installment of our AI at Work series, partner Guy Brenner and senior counsel Jonathan Slowik tackle a critical issue: mismatches between how artificial intelligence (or AI) tools are designed and how they are actually used in practice. Many AI developers emphasize their rigorous efforts to eliminate bias, reassuring employers that their tools…

Canadian Labour and Employment Law

Artificial Intelligence, Real Consequences? Legal Considerations for Canadian Employers Using AI Tools in Hiring

By Andrew Shaw & Matthew De Lio

February 3, 2025

Special thanks to our articling student Andie Hoang for contributing to this update.

As artificial intelligence and its integration into business operations continues to evolve rapidly, many employers are exploring the use of AI systems in a bid to make hiring decisions more efficient and data-driven. “AI” encompasses a wide range of technologies from simple…

Workplace Class Action Blog

EEOC Issues Annual Report, Faces Future in Flux

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP

February 3, 2025

By: Ridhima Bhalla, Samantha Brooks, Andrew L. Scroggins, and Christopher J. DeGroff

On January 17, 2024, just days before the new presidential term began, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published its annual performance report for the preceding Fiscal Year 2024. The Report highlights a year filled with notable monetary recoveries, an overall…

The Employer Report

Now available – Baker’s 2025 Global Data & Cyber Handbook

By Brian Hengesbaugh & Justine Phillips

January 31, 2025

This Baker Mckenzie Handbook covers key data and cyber laws in over 50 jurisdictions, and provides valuable insights into:

Key laws and regulations, including recent changes and expected developments over the next year
Foundational data privacy obligations including information and notification requirements, data subject rights, accountability and governance measures, and responsibilities of data controllers and

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