Tag: hiring

November 22, 2023

In the wake of the pandemic, it’s undeniable that the landscape of employment has undergone a significant transformation. Employers continue to grapple with post-COVID-related challenges. The shift towards remote work has been especially pronounced, prompting both employees and employers to […]

June 16, 2023

Q. Has the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued any recent guidance regarding employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI)? A. Yes. On May 18, the EEOC released new guidelines, explaining how employers’ use of AI could trigger a federal […]

May 19, 2023

On July 5, 2023, New York City is poised to begin enforcement of a law initially passed in 2021 that requires employers to take certain steps before implementing an automated employment decision tool (AEDT). The law reflects a growing focus […]

October 28, 2022

The Great Resignation of 2021 and 2022 has spawned what we are calling “The Great Rehire.” To sort through the deluge of new applicants, many employers have become more reliant on technology such as artificial intelligence and automated employment decision […]

October 19, 2022

Over the past decade, employers and employee recruiting platforms have increasingly relied on advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms, to assist with screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates. Proponents of AI recruiting tools argue that they improve efficiency […]

July 15, 2022

British supermarket chain Tesco has won a legal battle over its use of “fire and rehire” tactics. The decision could pave the way for other employers to use the controversial strategy. Tesco had previously been prevented from using “fire and […]

July 8, 2022

Learning how to hire an employee in California first requires you to understand the nuances of its local labor laws. California new hire requirements often provide more protections for candidates and employees than federal laws—and you must follow these to […]

May 26, 2022

Background The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on May 12, 2022, issued a series of questions and answers that address how employer use of artificial intelligence (AI), algorithms, and software in hiring and employment practices may risk violating […]

May 13, 2022

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in hiring practices, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued joint guidance on May 12, 2022, alerting employers and employees on ways smart […]

April 28, 2022

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is recovering an increasing amount of damages in overtime claims as it goes after employers that are misclassifying workers or miscalculating overtime. “I think the Biden administration has signaled a shift in focus away […]

February 2, 2022

As a nationwide labor shortage continues to put pressure on some of the U.S.’s biggest companies, hiring managers have had to get creative when it comes to acquiring and retaining talent, whether it’s Arkansas’s $10,000 relocation offer or an Arizona CEO’s quit-incentivizing payout. Now, The […]

January 4, 2022

Hiring family members to work in your small business, especially when it is growing quickly, may seem like a perfect solution. However, there are some legal, tax, and operational issues to consider. Additionally, even though hiring family members is generally […]

April 13, 2021

As President Joe Biden prepares to push forward with an overhaul of the country’s corporate tax code, a recent survey from Business Roundtable reveals that CEOs are not necessarily on board. Yesterday, the nonprofit lobbying group — which represents nearly […]

March 24, 2021

Selective opportunities for law students, including law review membership, judicial clerkships and large law firm association positions, are largely based on first-year grades. And the tradition leaves out many “exceptional students,” according to a March 22 working paper that studied […]

August 15, 2019

The US Department of Labor issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Wednesday that would implement a new rule clarifying federal contractors’ right to claim religious exemptions in cases of alleged hiring bias. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs’ new […]

August 8, 2018

One of the most crucial and challenging tasks facing entrepreneurs as their companies grow is hiring and retaining talented team members. With the United States now nearing full employment, according to a recent CNBC report, competition for capable candidates has […]

August 6, 2018

Employer payroll taxes are calculated by combining 50 percent of Social Security taxes (12.9 percent of employee wages), 50 percent of Medicare taxes (2.9 percent), and 100 percent of federal and state unemployment taxes. While you can make these calculations […]

January 8, 2018

At will employment means that an employee can leave a job whenever they want for any reason, and employers can terminate an employee for any reason without notice or cause. The intent of the at will employment doctrine is to […]

September 1, 2017

According to Harvard Business Review, 80% of employee turnover stems from bad hiring decisions while a study by Brandon-Hall found that 95% of employers admitted to committing hiring mistakes by recruiting the wrong people. To help you avoid these common […]

March 22, 2017

You have a lot to do — you’re the boss. Your business demands a lot from you. For that reason, you rely on others to comb through resumes and vet candidates for positions. But picking a person who will fit […]