AI in Hiring: Key Lessons from the Workday Bias Suit for Employers
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape hiring practices, employers are increasingly facing legal challenges related to potential discrimination. The recent Workday AI Bias Lawsuit serves as a significant reminder of the risks associated with automated decision tools (ADTs). In this case, Workday was accused of using an AI system that allegedly discriminated against minority job applicants,…
When Telework Isn’t a Reasonable Accommodation: Lessons from the D.C. Circuit
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit highlights a key issue in the employment law space: the importance of engaging in a meaningful, interactive process when employees request accommodations for disabilities. This case makes it clear that employers cannot simply mandate telework as a one-size-fits-all solution, especially…
Requesting FMLA leave before meeting the eligibility standards
As most of us know, the FMLA provides an employee with 12 weeks of leave during any 12 month period in which a “serious health condition” prevents the employee from performing the functions of his or her position. However, there are eligibility requirements which an employee must satisfy in order to qualify for FMLA leave,…
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) – A Primer
Most people know that it is unlawful for an employer to discriminate against an employee on account of the employee’s disability. Many people even know that to do so can be a violation of the ADA – the Americans with Disabilities Act. But few people actually know how the ADA actually works – who is…