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If your New Jersey business uses freelancers, consultants or independent contractors, a new interpretation of the state’s worker-classification rules takes effect today. For some businesses, that could make existing contractor relationships harder to defend. New Jersey has used the ABC test to decide whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor for years. … Read more
Here is a question worth asking at your next management meeting: which AI tools are our employees using, and what are they putting into them? If the honest answer is that nobody knows, your company is typical. It is also exposed. In a global survey released this month, 64 percent of employees admitted using AI tools … Read more
Name, image and likeness compensation for college athletes just passed its fifth anniversary, and the ground has shifted again. The House v. NCAA settlement, approved in June 2025, let schools pay athletes directly for the first time and built a new compliance apparatus around third-party deals. But the most interesting legal questions in the NIL … Read more
The study Canaries in the Coal Mine? Six Facts about the Recent Employment Effects of Artificial Intelligence by Brynjolfsson, Chandar and Chen (August 2025) provides an extensive look into how the rapid adoption of generative AI is reshaping the American labor market, especially for young and entry-level employees. Drawing on high-frequency payroll records from millions of workers … Read more
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Employee misclassification poses significant legal and financial risks for businesses. Workers must be properly classified as W-2 employees versus 1099 contractors using DOL and IRS tests that examine control, financial arrangements and work relationships. Employees require further classification as exempt or non-exempt based on salary level, basis and duties tests. Misclassification penalties include … Read more
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, making a significant change in the federal policy of taxing tip incomeding some relief to many service industry workers across the United States. The New Tip Tax Deduction Framework The legislation creates a specific federal income tax deduction … Read more
Transparency in employment practices has become a cornerstone of fair and equitable workplaces, and a new law in New Jersey aims to strengthen these principles. The legislation requires employers to take proactive steps to ensure transparency in promotional opportunities and employment listings, providing employees and job seekers with critical information about opportunities and compensation. Under … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued new guidance clarifying that employers must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when using third-party background dossiers and algorithmic scoring systems for employment decisions. In Circular 2024-06, released October 24, 2024, the CFPB emphasizes that the rise of worker monitoring technology and AI-driven assessment tools … Read more
The U.S. Department of Labor has unveiled comprehensive guidance on artificial intelligence in the workplace, marking a significant shift in how the federal government approaches workplace automation. This initiative, spearheaded by Acting Secretary Julie Su and responding to President Biden’s Executive Order on AI, provides a detailed framework for both AI developers and employers to … Read more
In a previous post, we explored the question of whether artificial intelligence will induce laziness in humans. Building on that discussion, this article delves into potential legal solutions to address AI-generated indolence. As AI continues to permeate various aspects of our daily lives, it’s crucial to consider how legal frameworks can evolve to mitigate any … Read more
As artificial intelligence continues to permeate various aspects of our daily lives, one can only wonder: Will AI make us lazy? This blog post explores the potential for AI to influence human behavior, particularly in terms of reducing motivation and effort, and examines the legal implications that may arise from this phenomenon. Task Automation and … Read more
In a groundbreaking move, Illinois has amended its Human Rights Act to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in the workplace. These changes, set to take effect on January 1, mark a significant step forward in protecting workers’ rights in the age of AI. The amended Act introduces clear definitions for “Artificial Intelligence” and … Read more