Washington Law Barring Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing Takes Effect
January 04, 2024
Many new regulations have taken effect with the start of the new year. For Washington employers, this includes a new ban on pre-employment marijuana testing...
SB 5123 to Prevent Discrimination Against Off-Duty Marijuana Use
November 29, 2023
Employers in Washington should prepare for changes in marijuana regulations, which take effect on January 1, 2024. As of the new year, Senate Bill 5123 (SB 5123)...
EEOC Settles Case Concerning Discrimination by AI Recruiting Software
August 22, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently settled a lawsuit against a major online tutoring company. As a result, the company must pay...
EEOC Hearing Focuses on Potential Discrimination by AI Systems in Hiring
February 17, 2023
AI technology can make work more efficient and more manageable. However, businesses must ensure that AI does not accidentally discriminate against anyone....
Atlanta Bans Criminal History Discrimination in Employment
December 6, 2022
The city council in Atlanta, Georgia, has recently adopted a new ordinance that amended its existing anti-discrimination laws. The amendment introduces new protections...
EEOC Adds Non-Binary Gender Option for Charges of Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it will be adding another option to the self-identification intake process for individuals filing a charge...
EEOC Issues New Guidance Regarding Caregiver DIscrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently issued new guidance for employers on preventing unlawful discrimination against caregivers in the workplace. This guidance,...