EEOC Examines Potential Risks of AI in Employment Decisions

On February 14, 2023   /   Artificial Intelligence, Discrimination, EEOC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment
EEOC Examines Potential Risks of AI in Employment Decisions

At a recent hearing, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) examined the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated systems on employment decisions. The goal of the hearing was to identify potential concerns of employer use of artificial intelligence in all areas of employment decision making. The EEOC is concerned about the use of AI in employment decisions, as many companies use AI technologies for hiring, promotion, and other similar processes. Such tools include

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New Guidance for Hearing Disabilities in the Workplace & The ADA

On February 7, 2023   /   Accommodation, ADA, Discrimination, EEOC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment

If you are an employee with a hearing condition covered under the ADA, such as deafness or difficulty of hearing, your employer or potential employer may have specific obligations to you. These protections have changed and expanded over time, and they may affect your rights both in your current workplace and during your next job interview.  New EEOC Guidance Recently, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency tasked with enforcing the Americans with

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Federal Agency Branch Chief Wins EEOC Hearing

On July 30, 2021   /   EEOC, Employment Law   /   Leave a comment

A Federal agency branch chief represented by Natalie Koss, Esq., has succeeded in winning a contentious, five-year battle over sex discrimination. The judge delivered the decision after a seven-day EEOC hearing, which resulted in an order that would save the employee’s career. Her experience began when the agency removed her from her position for discriminatory reasons and attempted to discipline her. The EEOC decision states that the agency was wrong and orders the agency instate

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