New York State (NYS) and New York City (NYC) have been characteristically busy – enacting, amending and clarifying employment legislation.[1] This blog post discusses two significant changes: (1) amendments to the New York State WARN Act (NY WARN) regulations, which impacts New York employers state-wide, and (2) agency guidance clarifying employers’ compliance obligations with
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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the workplace is transforming how businesses operate, creating both opportunities and challenges. At Squire Patton Boggs, we combine our expertise in labor and employment law with a deep understanding of AI to help organizations adapt to this evolving landscape. Our insights empower clients to innovate responsibly while maintaining compliance with legal and ethical standards.
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How Does AI Impact on Labor and Employment?
AI is revolutionizing labor and employment, introducing efficiencies while presenting unique challenges that require thoughtful navigation. Key areas of impact include:
- Workplace monitoring – AI-enabled workplace monitoring tools are sparking debates about employee privacy and trust, emphasizing the need to ensure monitoring practices comply with legislation and respect employee rights.
- Bias and discrimination – If not carefully managed, using algorithms for recruitment can result in differential treatment based on protected characteristics, prompting a need for robust oversight with antidiscrimination legislation.
- Responsibility – Employers are accountable for decisions influenced by AI systems, with regulatory guidance rejecting the notion that "the data made me do it" absolves responsibility for unfair practices.
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Our Expertise in AI and Employment Law
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What Other Areas of AI and the Law Do We Cover?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining fields of law beyond labor and employment. Our resources hub contains expert articles covering related areas, including:
- Data and digital – With data forming the foundation of AI innovation, staying abreast of changing privacy and protection regulations is essential. We provide actionable insights to help businesses comply with global data privacy laws and implement ethical, responsible data practices.
- Corporate compliance – The integration of AI in business environments presents unique regulatory challenges. Our insights help organizations to identify and mitigate compliance risks effectively.
- Intellectual property – Protecting intellectual property in the AI era requires innovative strategies. We discuss current issues such as how AI could impact patentability, empowering clients to safeguard their most valuable assets.
- Policy and trade – We offer insights into the latest ways AI is influencing global trade and policy frameworks, helping businesses adapt to changes and remain competitive in evolving international markets.
Our integrated expertise enables us to address the interconnected challenges of AI, delivering holistic guidance through our library of comprehensive resources.
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State Law Roundup: 2022 Year-End Edition (US)
State and local legislatures were active throughout 2022 in passing laws and ordinances that will impact employers of all sizes and all industries in 2023.
Click HERE for our summary of these laws and related developments, including important developments in California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and elsewhere!
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EEOC Issues Guidance on the Interplay between the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Decisions and the ADA (US)
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