The Workplace and Investigations in the Post-Pandemic Era

The Workplace and Investigations in the Post-Pandemic Era

by | Jul 10, 2024 | California Workplace Law, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Discrimination & Accommodation, Social Media & Technology

Since the pandemic, the workforce has evolved in several ways: The balance of power has shifted in favor of employees, who expect more from their employers and are no longer willing to settle for less. Employees put more of premium on work/life balance and preserving...
EEOC Reaches Settlement Agreement Over Allegations of Software Programmed to Reject Job Applicants Based on Age

EEOC Reaches Settlement Agreement Over Allegations of Software Programmed to Reject Job Applicants Based on Age

by | Feb 7, 2024 | AI in the Workplace, California Workplace Law, Hiring & Contracts, Human Rights, Discrimination & Accommodation, Social Media & Technology

The news of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s recent settlement agreement with iTutorGroup for $365,000 has been making headlines, and for good reason. The settlement involves allegations that iTutorGroup programmed its software to automatically...
Robot HR: Is AI (Artificial Intelligence) Affecting Recruitment Efforts for Better or for Worse?

Robot HR: Is AI (Artificial Intelligence) Affecting Recruitment Efforts for Better or for Worse?

by | Jun 8, 2023 | AI in the Workplace, California Workplace Law, Human Rights, Discrimination & Accommodation, Social Media & Technology

Artificial Intelligence is beginning to permeate our lives, both on a personal and professional level. The technology is developing at a clip speed, while the law is slowly catching up. One area we are seeing AI emerging is in the workplace as employers begin adopting...