On September 24, 2024, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of its “AI & Inclusive Hiring Framework” website, described as “a new tool designed to support the inclusive use of artificial intelligence in employers’ hiring technology and increase benefits to disabled job seekers”. The AI Framework was not published by the DOL but […]

With the 2024 election in full swing in the US, employers should anticipate political discussions and activity in the workplace. From employees taking time off from work to vote to expressing their political opinions during work, employers should remember a few key points related to their employees’ rights to eliminate potential issues in the workplace. […]

Effective September 10, 2024, USCIS automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired Green Card may receive this extension. […]

On September 26, 2024, California enacted the amendments to clarify that race is “inclusive of traits associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles”.  Protective hairstyles include such hairstyles as braids, locs, and twists.  The bill applies retroactively since it is a declaration of existing law. Jackson Lewis:Assembly Bill 1815: Amendments […]