The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently published “Artificial Intelligence and Worker Well-Being: Principles and Best Practices for Developers and Employers,” which is intended to inform employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to employment decisions. The guidance—which does not have the force of law—enumerates eight guiding principles for the “responsible use”
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DOL Issues Framework to Guide Employers Using AI Recruiting and Hiring Tools
On September 24, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced the publication of an AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework (the “Framework”). As discussed below, the Framework sets forth ten “Focus Areas” for employers to consider when using AI recruiting and hiring tools to minimize the risk of algorithmic discrimination.
The Framework was developed…
Illinois the Latest State to Enact Legislation Regulating Employers’ Use of AI
On August 9, 2024, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law HB3773, a bill amending the Illinois Human Rights Act to address employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). The amendment clarifies that it is a civil rights violation to use AI that has the effect of discriminating on the basis of protected classes under…
New York and New Jersey Legislatures Introduce Bills That Seek to Regulate Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Tools in Employment
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Employers who rely on artificial intelligence driven tools for their recruiting and hiring processes may face new regulations in New York and New Jersey. In the past few weeks, three bills have been proposed (two in New Jersey and one in New York) that follow New York City’s Local Law 144 (“Local Law 144”), a…