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
I last wrote about this issue in August 2020. The law has changed and its time for an update. Employee classification remains one of the most persistent and costly pitfalls for small and mid-sized businesses. It’s imperative that business owners properly classify their workers—not only for legal compliance, but also for the moral obligation of … 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 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
The US Department of Labor has issued a Field Assistance Bulletin on Artificial Intelligence and Automated Systems in the Workplace under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Other Federal Labor Standards. The key points in the Bulletin are as follows: In summary, the Field Assistance Bulletin emphasizes that employers cannot abdicate their responsibilities under federal … Read more
On May 7, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that non-disparagement provisions preventing the discussion of discrimination, retaliation or harassment claims are unenforceable. This decision emerged from Christine Savage’s case against the Township of Neptune Police Department. Savage, who had previously settled a lawsuit under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD), later made … Read more
As the adoption of artificial intelligence continues to grow, its applications in the hiring process have garnered significant attention. While AI promises increased efficiency and objectivity, it’s crucial to recognize the potential pitfalls and drawbacks that come with relying too heavily on this technology. In this blog post, we’ll look at the disadvantages of using … Read more