A first – class action suit filed over alleged AI tool discrimination when hiring
The first of what is expected to be many lawsuits over an employer’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools when hiring was filed February 21, 2023. As noted in past […]
FTC and CFPB seek public comment on background screening and renters’ housing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are requesting comment on background screening issues affecting individuals who seek rental housing in the U.S., including how the […]
Washington State Senate passes bill banning hiring discrimination for pot use
Excerpted from a High Times article by A. J. Herrington The Washington Senate this week approved a bill that would protect cannabis users from pre-employment job discrimination. The measure, Senate […]
Is an employer justified in terminating an employee for inappropriate social media posts?
Excerpted from a Troutman Pepper Blog by Sean Craig Can a private employer terminate an employee for social media posts that violate internal policies? The Third Circuit, in a nonprecedential […]