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EEOC AI Lawsuit Lays Groundwork for the Future of Fair Job Recruitment

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Why it matters: The outcome of this lawsuit shows the heightened legal scrutiny that AI tools are receiving in regards to hiring practices and age discrimination. The outcome might also encourage regulators to adopt more stringent guidelines for AI hiring practices to prevent similar bias and discrimination.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

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Legal consult proves especially helpful in matters involving the organization’s litigation hold policy. Their advice places a legal hold on physical and electronic records that should not be deleted because of potential future use. When constructing your policy, examine legal and regulatory guidelines. Per the U.S.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. Such a management system utilizes information technology to organize and store records in electronic form. The second action opens up the company to potential legal and regulatory problems.

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Stay on track with this payroll compliance checklist

BMT Office Administration

There are a couple of common mistakes that can occur at this stage, including: Paying someone as an independent contractor when they do not meet the legal criteria for this classification. The Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) provides clear guidelines on which employees may be classified as exempt vs. non-exempt.

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

BMT Office Administration

Forms such as IRS Form W-2 and IRS Form 1099 need to be sent out by the end of January. Both forms provide end-of-year compensation information that employees and contractors need for tax purposes. A W-2 is a tax form that businesses send to their employees as well as the government. What is a W-2? What is a 1099?

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Considerations For Social Media Use In The Workplace

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This practice can create liability for a company absent a policy or set of guidelines for such professionals to reference, allowing them to make sure their behavior does not violate applicable law or expose the company to legal action. This group is in charge of ensuring legal compliance and execution of the social media policy.

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Digital Deception: The High Stakes Of Deepfake Technology In The Future Of Work

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The Biden administration has formed a consortium to focus on AI safety, endorsed by major tech entities. One key objective is to establish “watermarking” guidelines for AI-generated media to ensure content authenticity. Leaders are recognizing this threat, and they are starting to take action.

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