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Biometric Policy and Consent Form

By Anne E. Larson; Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.

This is sample acknowledgment of biometric policy and consent form, regarding how a company uses biometric information in connection with the employees' use of biometric equipment, devices, systems or software that utilize a scan of their finger, hand, face, retina, or iris, or their voiceprint.

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Class Action Trends Report (Jackson Lewis)

By Mia Farber, Co-Leader, Jackson Lewis, Class Actions and Complex Litigation Practice Group
David R. Golder, Co-Leader, Jackson Lewis, Class Actions and Complex Litigation Practice Group
Eric R. Magnus, Co-Leader, Jackson Lewis, Class Actions and Complex Litigation Practice Group

As we settle into the second half of the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is reason for optimism. But, unfortunately, the outbreak of COVID-19- related litigation is still in its infancy.

COVID-19-related class action filings persist, largely in the form of wage and hour claims. Pandemic-induced layoffs have prompted lawsuits under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. Negligence lawsuits have been filed by employees alleging to have contracted COVID-19 at the workplace or contending a family member fell ill because the employee brought the virus home from work.

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The S in ESG - The Role of HR (CMS)

By CMS

Learn about how the Human Resources function can help to measure their organization's performance regarding the Social dimension of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).

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New EEOC Initiative Targeting AI Technology Used in Hiring Process Presents Increased Risk of Class Litigation

By Nikki Howell, Steven Moore and Heidi Wilbur, Fox Rothschild LLP

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and US Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced plans to monitor employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in hiring decisions that may discriminate against applicants with disabilities. On May 12, 2022, both agencies issued guidance outlining areas for concern regarding the use of AI in hiring decisions, which provide some insight into their intentions for litigation.

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The Supreme Court’s Dobbs Ruling Creates a Variety of Significant Legal Issues

By Catherine T. Barbieri and Pamela A. Thein, Fox Rothschild LLP

The US Supreme Court held in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, overruling long-standing precedent in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey. Since the Dobbs decision, trigger laws in 13 states have banned or will shortly ban abortions, and another 13 states are expected to follow suit. While trigger laws are being challenged in court, there is no question that many states will successfully ban, or severely curtail, abortions within their borders. Moreover, a number of those states would impose criminal penalties on abortion providers, pregnant people, and/or individuals or entities that “aid and abet” abortions. The Dobbs decision and states’ efforts to ban, curtail and/or criminalize abortions have created multiple legal issues that affect individuals and employers.

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How to Address an Employee's Request for a Scooter as an Accommodation (United States)

This Wisdom of the Crowd (ACC member discussion) discusses how to address an elderly employee's request to be provided with a scooter, and related questions pertaining to reasonable accommodation under the US Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and potential claims of unequal treatment. This resource was compiled from questions and responses posted on the forum of the Employment & Labor Law ACC Network.