Following the recent rulings regarding AI in hiring and concern for the role of auditors, which I touched on in the previous AI in the Workplace Series installment, California has issued a ruling that serves as a starting point for the state’s AI regulation efforts.
The California Supreme Court’s recent ruling can now hold
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AI in the Workplace Series – Regulations Evolve for AI Hiring Practices & the Potential Impact of AI on Employment Law Mediations
New York City recently implemented a set of AI hiring laws, as mentioned in the first installment of my AI in the Workplace Series, and additional developments are cropping up by the week.
Most recently, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has received its first case of an employer being accused of the alleged…
AI in the Workplace Series – NYC’s Automated Employment Decision Tool Law: & How It’s Addressing AI Bias
New York City’s new Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) Law went into effect last month, requiring employers in the area to adhere to a new set of AI regulations during the hiring process.
The new legislation went into effect on July 5th, 2023 and carries a set of fines for companies that fail to comply. …
An Overview of Recent Union Activity: SAG-AFTRA, the WGA, & SoCal Hotel Workers
Recent strikes by Hollywood writers, actors, and Southern California hotel workers are reflecting a surge in union activity, with workers protesting against reportedly low wages, a lack of AI regulation, and more.
The protests come after years of allegedly stagnant salaries, growing cost-of-living expenses in California, low pay for TV staff, and job security concerns…
Assembly Bill 1228 Aims to Improve Working Conditions & Fast Food Wages
In California, home to more than 550,000 fast-food workers, a new bill (AB 257) seeks to address these issues and empower workers with new wage and workplace protections.
Assembly Bill 1228, also known as the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act, is a proposed legislation that aims to hold fast food corporations accountable for the…
Highlights: End-of-Term Federal & CA State Employment Laws Taking Effect on July 1, 2023
With summer in full swing, several new federal and California state employment laws will soon take effect come July 1, 2023. Many of these laws address aspects of employment, aiming to bring positive changes to California labor.
While our last blog dove into SB 553, a new CA law which prohibits employers from requiring workers…
End-of-Term CA Legislation Series: SB 553 Prohibits Employers From Requiring Workers to Confront Offenders
The California legislature has been quite active, with numerous laws either passed or drafted between 2022 and 2023.
Over the next several weeks, we’ll be discussing the details of these new bills with our “End-of-Term CA Legislation Series,” primarily in reference to workplace provisions and labor laws.
One of these bills was recently passed…
Tiger Woods Sexual Harassment Case – Non-Disclosure Agreements Still At Issue; Mediating Sexual Harassment Cases
Sexual harassment continues to be a hotbed issue in the news and the workplace. One recent and highly publicized example of a personal relationship that spiraled into a sexual harassment dispute is the case of Tiger Woods and his ex-girlfriend, Erica Herman, who began as employee of Woods’ golf empire.
After their split, Herman sued…
An Overview of the 2023 WGA Strike & My Mediation Tips for Resolution
As of May 2, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) is on strike for the first time in 15 years, with writers for streaming services expressing frustration with inferior pay when compared to broadcast TV writers.
On top of the WGA’s demands for higher wages and stronger job security for their 11,000…