A federal court in Texas has issued a summary judgment in a case challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s rule that would have banned noncompete agreements.
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A federal court in Texas has issued a summary judgment in a case challenging the Federal Trade Commission’s rule that would have banned noncompete agreements.
Read MoreTwo federal courts have now weighed in on the FTC's noncompete ban, reaching opposite conclusions and setting up what could be a lengthy legal fight.
Read MoreHiring new employees at higher pay rates than incumbents is a common issue faced by HR professionals. It is exacerbated when labor markets are tight, as they are today.
Read MoreAI skeptics and a growing cadre of plaintiffs’ attorneys argue that instead of preventing hiring bias, relying on an AI algorithm may actually bake discrimination into the selection process.
Read MoreDo you check your organization’s job postings for inaccurate, inappropriate or illegal language? If not, you’re opening your organization to legal battles as shown in a recent case.
Read MoreCourts rarely second-guess hiring decisions as long as they are based on objective, reasonable factors, backed with documentation as one case proves. Remind your managers the importance of proper documenting, even during hiring.
Read MoreAI can sometimes lead to more discrimination, not less.
Read MoreIf you hire using AI software, be sure programs were tested for intentional and disparate-impact discrimination.
Read MoreYou'll be held accountable if your background-screening provider does a shoddy job.
Read MoreIt’s easier to claim an employee’s disabilities can't be accommodated if the job description lists essential tasks.
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