On June 29, 2023, the United States Supreme Court released the long-awaited decisions in the consolidated cases of Students for Fair Admissions v. President & Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina. In the decisions, the Supreme Court struck down the race-based admissions policies of both Harvard
Is Your HR Department Aware of the Latest EEOC Priorities?
Periodically, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) lets us know what to watch out for. On September 21, the EEOC released its Strategic Enforcement Plan for years 2024-2028 (“SEP”), which tells us where the federal government is prioritizing its employment dollars.
The EEOC has more work than it can timely handle. Thus, it prioritizes the
Navigating the Future: Understanding the EEOC’s Latest Guidance on AI in Employment
This post was co-authored by Christian M. Wolgemuth, an attorney in McNees’ Privacy & Data Security and Litigation practice groups.
In our rapidly evolving technological landscape, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become more prevalent, touching virtually every aspect of our lives. From smart assistants that streamline our tasks to advanced data analytics that
The EEOC Obtains a Settlement in its Artificial Intelligence Class Action
We previously reported here on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) lawsuit alleging that a group of affiliated employers engaged in age discrimination through the use of artificial intelligence technology. The case has now been settled by the parties without any major rulings from the court on the novel issues surrounding technology use in
NYC Starts Regulating Employer Use of Artificial Intelligence, Indicating a Potential Trend
Several states and local entities have enacted laws or introduced legislation to address the use and/or effects of artificial intelligence in the workplace. The latest and most sweeping is New York City’s recent enactment of Local Law 144 of 2021.
ChatGPT and HIPAA, Caution is Needed, Even ChatGPT Says So!
Recently, things may have sped up a little in your doctor’s office. The notes for your recent visit may have been organized and filed a little more quickly. You might have received assistance sooner than expected with a physician letter to your carrier concerning a claim. You also may have received copies of those medical
Are There Any Risks to Using AI to Enhance Diversity in the Workplace?
Q: Are there any risks to using AI to enhance diversity in the workplace?
A: The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly prevalent in hiring decisions, particularly as a means to increase diversity in employment. In January 2023, the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) estimated that 83% of employers rely
AI “Hallucinations” Can Inflict Real-World Pain
In filing a lawsuit many have dubbed “the first of its kind,” a radio host in Georgia is claiming that OpenAI, the company behind the artificial intelligence chat platform “ChatGPT,” is liable for defamation.
The plaintiff, Mark Walters, filed a complaint last week in the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, alleging that
With Great Hiring Power Comes Great Responsibility: EEOC Releases New Warnings for Employers Leveraging AI
Q. Has the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued any recent guidance regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI)?
A. Yes. On May 18, the EEOC released new guidelines, explaining how employers’ use of AI could trigger a federal employment law violation. This development makes the government’s position clear: Employers using AI in the
HSB Webinar Announcement: Mid-Year Employment Law Update
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
On June 22, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Perry MacLennan presented a mid-year employment law update on key issues impacting employers, including:
- Labor Market Overview
- Non-Compete News
- Artificial Intelligence
- Legislative Developments
We invite you to submit any questions via registration or