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EEOC Announces ADA Guidance for Using AI in Screening and Assessment

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Working together, the agencies are specifically looking at AI systems that may discriminate against persons with a disability. The use of screening and assessment technologies continues to grow. Companies are moving beyond simple resume/application screening software to more advanced assessment tools.

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HR Consulting Firms for Small Businesses: 15 Leading Experts

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Anti-discrimination laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, social security policies, OSHA requirements, and more are all essential areas of compliance that HR services can support. Zenefits — Best for streamlined onboarding. Related record-keeping and documentation. Gusto — Best for payroll support.

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Businesses Rely More Heavily on Contingent Workers, but at What Cost?

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This can mean contingent workers aren’t screened, onboarded or off-boarded through normal processes. They complained they were routinely excluded from company communications, even those about discrimination, misconduct and safety. appeared first on Zenefits Blog. Inclusion concerns.

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What’s In the Nevada Marijuana Drug Employment Law?

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New legislation in Nevada makes it the first state to prohibit employers from disqualifying candidates because of a failed drug screen for marijuana. The legislation states employers “shall accept and give appropriate consideration to the results of such a screening test.”. Governor Steve Sisolak signed the new law on June 5.

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Is Your HR Automation Solution Biased?

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Researchers were unable to tell whether the bias was intentional or unconscious, but it did rise to the level of what they term a systematic pattern or practice of discrimination as defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). It can perpetuate systematic discrimination even when there is no intent to do so.

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New California Law Protects Employee Cannabis Use — Off the Clock

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A new law signed by Gavin Newsom will go into effect on January 1, 2024 that protects California workers from discrimination if they use cannabis products off duty and away from the workplace. Employers, and the drug screening companies they use, will be increasing their scientific knowledge with AB 2188.

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Montana, Baltimore, and Philadelphia Employers Face New Restrictions on Employee Marijuana Use

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In laws that recently went into effect, Montana employers are not allowed to discriminate against a worker for off-duty use of marijuana while the cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore have eliminated pre-employment cannabis testing. Big Sky Country citizens voted to legalize recreational marijuana in November 2020. Baltimore mayor Brandon M.