Many employers have streamlined the hiring process by incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) or some form of automation. Without applying best practices, an employer’s reliance on AI can lead to discriminatory practices. There is convincing evidence that resume...
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Month: April 2023
EEOC Sues ExxonMobil for Lack of Action on Racially Discriminatory Nooses in Its Workplace
In January 2020, a Black employee at an ExxonMobil chemical plant in Louisiana reported finding a hangman’s noose at his workstation. It was, at the time, the fourth time a noose had been found at the plant. A fifth noose was found that December. According to the...
Are High-Paid Executives Eligible for Overtime?
Are High-Paid Executives Eligible for Overtime? Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a majority of U.S. employees are entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay of at least 1-1/2 times their regular rate of pay if they work more than 40 hours in a week....
Are Summer Interns Entitled to Pay?
If you are considering hiring a summer intern, it would be wise to start planning now. Internships can be an invaluable resource for inexperienced workers. They can also provide businesses with a steady stream of future employees who are already familiar with your...
How Does the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Affect My Company?
On June 27th, 2023, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) will go into effect. The goal of this Act is to ensure that pregnant workers receive reasonable accommodations for their known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. If...