Category: HR

EEOC targeting discriminatory use of artificial intelligence

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is taking action to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decision-making, particularly on eliminating barriers in recruitment and hiring that discriminate against protected groups such as racial, ethnic, and religious groups, and those with disabilities, among others.

5 things you shouldn’t do to work from home employees

In this article brought to you by the HR Daily Advisor, you’ll learn five things you absolutely shouldn’t do to remote employees. Avoid these mistakes to keep your employees satisfied, your business floating, and your industry thriving.

Five ways to penetrate ancillary markets

Explore several strategic ways for companies to penetrate ancillary markets successfully, allowing them to broaden their scope and remain at the forefront of industry trends and innovation.

Considerations when crafting multi-state employee handbooks

Many considerations go into preparing multi-state employee handbooks. Employers should consider having their handbooks reviewed by outside counsel in every jurisdiction in which they operate to ensure that their handbooks reflect all applicable laws for the state and locality.

When to revisit company policies and procedures

In this article, attorney Steve Gutierrez, a partner of Holland & Hart LLP answers the question, “Our company is expecting to start a new business line. Should we revisit our policies and procedures?”

Minnesota legalizes recreational marijuana

Beginning August 1, 2023, individuals 21 years of age or older may possess or transport up to two ounces of cannabis flower in public and to possess up to two pounds of cannabis flower in the individual’s private residence, among other things.

Q&A: Recertifying Form I-9s processed under the COVID exception

All U.S. employers are required to complete Form I-9 for employees hired to work in the United States. Within 72 hours of hire, employees must present their employer with acceptable identity and employment authorization documents, and the employer must physically inspect the documents to determine whether they’re genuine and belong to the employees.

What to do if an employee refuses medical attention

In this article, Connecticut-based attorney Brendan Gooley provides his response to the question, “What legal obligations does an employer have to an employee who fell and injured himself at work but refused medical attention when the ambulance arrived?”