Employment Archives

In Artificial Intelligence

Invitation: A Conversation with Special Guest Speaker EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling

September 20, 2022 by Bradford Newman, Susan Eandi, Robin Samuel, Michael Brewer, Krissy Katzenstein and Paul Evans 2 Mins Read

Join us for an in-person event with special guest, EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling Commissioner Sonderling is recognized for his thought leadership on inclusive AI. He is at the forefront of advocating for rational AI enforcement that meets the mandate of equality without disrupting innovation. He has noted the value of learning the perspectives of innovators, and legal and human resource professionals in this space through an open dialogue. A brief introduction video to Commissioner Sonderling can be found here.…

In Information Governance

Preparing for the Virtual Workplace: The Very Real Information Governance Challenges of Extended Reality Platforms

May 6, 2022 by Amy Quackenbush and Lisa Douglas 15 Mins Read

The world of technology is always changing, often accelerated by the social and cultural realities of the time. These changes are sometimes incremental and have a seemingly imperceptible impact on our lives, or we can find ourselves in the midst of a paradigm shift. We are arguably entering such a period now. The development of extended reality (XR) platforms is being thrust centre stage at a time when we as a society have collectively become…

In Video Games

Key Employment Law Topics in Video Games M&A | Part 3: Freelancers and Misclassification Risks in Germany

July 14, 2021 by Christian Koops and Tino Marz 14 Mins Read

In Part 3 of our blog articles series on Key Employment Law Topics in Video Games M&A (see part 1 here and part 2 here) we will conclude the series by focusing on the regulatory and employment law environment in Germany with respect to the use of external workforce. Misclassification risks are the most common employment law-related “red flags” in video game transactions. Therefore, it is of vital importance to understand the legal consequences of…

In Workplace Privacy

Records Retention 101: A Legal Perspective on Setting Rules

June 4, 2021 by Lisa Douglas and Nadia Rauf 7 Mins Read

A fundamental element of any information governance program is for organizations to have a defensible records retention schedule (RRS).

In Data Privacy & Security

Data Privacy at the Airport: Is it Possible to Protect Sensitive Data?

March 3, 2021 by Cristina Messerschmidt 1 Min Read

In this Mobility Minute, immigration attorney Matthew Gorman and data privacy attorney Cristina Messerschmidt team up to examine the issue of data privacy, or lack thereof, at US ports of entry, including international airports. We will review a recent court decision that appears to further minimize protections for travelers entering the United States, as well as consider what can be done to protect sensitive data, if anything, and how a potential COVID vaccination chip and…

In Artificial Intelligence

Podcast Episode 29 – AI Hiring Tools Present New Risks: What’s Next in the US

February 17, 2021 by Brian Hengesbaugh and Bradford Newman 1 Min Read

Bradford Newman joins Brian Hengesbaugh to cover the latest in the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and recruiting. Listen to hear: how the use of AI in hiring and recruiting can open companies up to new liabilitieswhat the December 8th letter to the EEOC on AI hiring tools reveals about potential scrutiny of these tools under the Biden administrationBrad’s suggestions for companies using or considering using AI-powered hiring tools https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Zf6CrTGQlNkbGqu8Ueqpo?si=umGbTj_2TeuQl705QJrsJg For more AI topics,…

In Digital Transformation

Join Us! FutureWorks Conversation Series: Renewal Strategies for a Transformed Workforce

January 26, 2021 by Mike Brewer 2 Mins Read

A global conversation exploring the key issues re-shaping the workforce in light of heightened disruption, technological advancements and cultural shifts. Companies are facing critical business challenges in regard to their most important asset – their people. While workforce transformation is not a new concept for global organizations, the pandemic has forced us to rapidly adapt our standard ways of working and how we engage with employees to ensure the long-term viability of the business. We…

In Artificial Intelligence

Using AI to Make Hiring Decisions? Prepare for EEOC Scrutiny

January 25, 2021 by Bradford Newman 1 Min Read

On December 8, 2020, ten US Senators wrote to the EEOC asking it to use its power to investigate and take enforcement action against vendors who create—and companies that utilize—discriminatory hiring algorithms. Click here to read on about the importance of this letter and what steps companies should take now to prepare.

In Video Games

Key Employment Law Topics in Video Games M&A | Part 2: Crunch – A Legal Risk in Germany

December 2, 2020 by Christian Koops and Tino Marz 12 Mins Read

I. Introduction In part two of our series of blog articles on Key Employment Law Topics in Video Games M&A (see part 1 here), we will focus on the working time of employees in tech companies and video game developers, and in particular on so called “crunch.” II. Crunch Covid-19 – Delays of game publication may lead to intensified crunch times after the pandemic has eased. What does crunch mean? The Cambridge Dictionary defines crunch…

In Podcast

TMT Talk Episode 19: Working Remotely

September 1, 2020 by Kate Alexander, Flavia Rebello, Mike Brewer and Michiel Kloes 1 Min Read

As the pandemic necessitates continued physical distancing, tech companies worldwide have turned to remote working to ensure the stability of their businesses. This episode of TMT Talk explores the working-from-home phenomenon from a data privacy, tax, and employment standpoint. Join Kate Alexander, Michael Brewer, Michiel Kloes, and Flavia Rebello as they share powerful insights on this essential aspect of our new normal. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dCuCXF4qz8Tp1Cz66bHBK