Be careful when it comes to workplace language

There was a time when the term “Cat Woman” referred to a specific character in the Batman comic books or films. Not so much today, especially after it was revealed […]
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 […]
EEOC update: Artificial intelligence and discrimination
Excerpted from a Venable LLP blog by Thomas H. Strong and Robin L.S. Burroughs On October 28, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced an initiative to ensure the […]
“Energy,” “Stamina” and “Dynamic” are not code for age discrimination

Excerpted from a Shawe Rosenthal, LLP Blog by Fiona W. Ong The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit rejected claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and […]