Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping hiring. Employers increasingly use AI-enabled recruiting tools to screen resumes, rank applicants, administer assessments, and support hiring decisions. These tools may improve efficiency and consistency while also creating new litigation risk under existing employment discrimination laws and newly developing regulations.
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On Aug. 9, 2023, a tutoring company agreed to pay $365,000 to settle an artificial intelligence (AI) lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The settlement comes on the
Continue Reading EEOC Secures First Workplace Artificial Intelligence SettlementThe enforceability of restrictive covenants, particularly non-compete agreements, can be very difficult for employers to navigate, especially for companies in their “start-up” phase. Technology companies in particular face challenges in
Continue Reading A Non-Compete Law Roadmap for Tech Start-Ups in Key Jurisdictions
The Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act, M.G.L. c. 149, § 24L, has been the law of the Commonwealth for almost four months. The statute only applies to agreements entered into between
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