“Cybersecurity” has emerged as one of top risks facing organizations. Considering the steady stream of massive data breaches affecting millions (sometimes billions), the debilitating effects of ransomware on an organization’s information systems, the intrigue of international threat actors, and the mobilization and collaboration of national law enforcement to thwart these attacks, it’s no wonder. Notions
Enforcing Policy to Keep Vehicle Dashcam On At All Times Does Not Violate NLRA, According to D.C. Circuit
A manager texting one of his drivers who covered the truck’s inward facing camera while stopping for lunch – “you can’t cover the camera it’s against company rules” – is not unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), according to a recent decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals.
A practice that has
The Working for Workers Four Act, 2024: An Overview
Ontario’s legislative framework has seen a significant transformation with the enactment of Bill 149, now officially known as the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024 (the Act). This groundbreaking legislation introduces sweeping amendments to various statutes related to employment, labour, and other pivotal matters affecting workers across the province. Here is a look into
WIRTW #712: the ‘OH-WOOO’ edition
I will officially have a college student in a little over four months. The “if” was never in doubt, but there “where” definitely was … at least until a couple of weeks ago.
Norah chose Ohio Wesleyan University — OWU, or, as it’s affectionately called, OH-WOOO. She’ll be a Battling Bishop.
“Fit” might be a
DHS Announces Artificial Intelligence Pilot Program to Modernize Immigration Processes
Quick Hits
- DHS has announced three AI pilot projects, including USCIS’s initiative to use AI in immigration officer training to provide personalized training methodologies.
- The USCIS initiative is part of a broader DHS strategy to harness AI’s potential “while ensuring that individuals’ privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties are protected.”
- DHS is expected to report
EU confirms agreement on rules to improve working conditions of platform workers
On 11 March the Council of the EU confirmed the provisional agreement reached on the Platform Workers Directive (the Directive). The Directive aims to improve the working conditions of those who work on platforms in the gig economy and will also regulate the use of algorithms by digital labour platforms.
Employment protection
The EU suggests
The King is Dead; Long Live the King: Tennessee’s Updated Right of Publicity Statute
By JC Heinbockel, Lauren Gregory Leipold, and Owen Wolfe
Seyfarth Synopsis: Tennessee has joined the ranks of states regulating, in various ways, the use of artificial intelligence to manipulate an individual’s likeness. On March 21, 2024, Gov. Bill Lee said “thank you very much” to the Tennessee legislature and signed into law the Ensuring
White House Finalizes AI Risk Management Standards for Federal Agencies, Hinting at Future Guidelines for Private Sector
By Rachel V. See and Annette Tyman
Seyfarth Synopsis: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) finalized its guidance to federal agencies regarding the risk management steps the federal government must take when using artificial intelligence. OMB’s guidance establishes the minimum AI risk management practices federal agencies must follow for “safety-impacting” and “rights-impacting” AI applications and
European Parliament Adopts Artificial Intelligence Act
Quick Hits
- The AI Act’s risk-based approach subjects AI applications to four different levels of restrictions and requirements, including “unacceptable risk,” which are banned; “high risk”; “limited risk”; and “minimal risk.”
- The AI Act treats the use of AI in the workplace as potentially high-risk.
- The AI Act is expected to be published soon and
WIRTW #712: the ‘lunatics are in my hall’ edition
On April 8, Cleveland will be in the path of totality for a solar eclipse.One hasn’t happened here since 1806; the next one won’t be until 2444.
People are losing their minds. Businesses and schools will be closed. Hotels have been fully booked for a year or more. Festivals are occurring. Bars and restaurants