AI in hiring: What new federal policies mean for employers

Excerpted from a Phelps Dunbar LLP Blog by Chris B. Bach In the rapidly evolving landscape of employment practices, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative tool, offering efficiencies […]
DOT’s oral-fluid drug testing raises safety concerns

Excerpted from a Transport Topics article by Eric Miller The addition later this year of oral-fluid drug testing for marijuana, which typically detects use only for up to 72 hours after use, […]
EEOC and DOJ issue warning against “DEI discrimination”

Excerpted from a Thompson Hine LLP Blog by Jessica MacKeigan and Matthew Kissling On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice […]
CA: How AI hiring rules could impact background checks

Excerpted from a Forbes article by Alonzo Martinez Criminal background checks have long been a critical hiring tool, but accessing criminal records is becoming increasingly difficult. In California, a 2021 […]