Legal

CSG Law Alert: Ten Tips to Avoid Your Seasonal Party Resulting in a Fa-La-La-La-Lawsuit

They say “it’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but, if you are a business owner, in-house counsel or HR professional, this can often be the most stressful time of the year, including when hosting company parties. Such celebrations, although well intended, can land your company on the “naughty list” and result in legal ...
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New Study Shows AI Resume Screeners Prefer White Male Candidates: Your 5-Step Blueprint to Prevent AI Discrimination in Hiring

A new study reveals that popular AI-based resume screening tools often favor White and male candidates, showing that resumes tied to White-associated names were preferred 85% of the time. The University of Washington Information School study found that AI resume screening may inadvertently replicate – or even amplify – existing biases against certain demographics, and ...
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NLRB’s New Standard Bans Employers from Warning That Unionization Hurts Managerial Relations: 5 Essential Steps for Compliance

In a groundbreaking decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) just tightened restrictions on what employers can say to workers about the impact of unionization, overturning a 40-year-old standard and raising the bar for what is considered a lawful communication. In a case involving a national hospitality chain, the Board ruled on Friday that employers ...
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15 Important Workplace Safety Talk Topics for Your Organization

Regular safety talks are an essential part of building a strong safety culture in any workplace, and these topics are foundational for nearly every business. INSIDE THIS ARTICLE, YOU’LL FIND:The Importance of Safety Talks15 Workplace Safety Talk TopicsHow to Make Safety Talks Engaging Workplace safety isn’t just about avoiding accidents — it’s about creating an ...
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Unmasking Greenwashing: Avoiding Potentially Deceptive Practices

Introduction In today’s world, the spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices is brighter than ever. Stakeholders, including investors, consumers, and even corporate employees, are demanding that companies show their commitment to sustainability. However, this increased scrutiny has also exposed the danger of being labeled as having engaged in greenwashing. This is where businesses ...
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Streamlining Success: How to Expedite Arbitration for Faster Resolutions

When counseling business clients about drafting arbitration clauses, I emphasize one of arbitration’s biggest selling points: speed. As an equity partner at Foley Hoag LLP and a seasoned arbitrator, I’ve seen firsthand how arbitration can offer a much faster alternative to traditional litigation. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, commercial arbitration cases were typically resolved twice as ...
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Hospitality Industry Braces for NYC’s Safe Hotels Act: Top Things Employers Need to Know About What Could Become a Nationwide Trend

New rules regulating hotels in NYC will likely take effect next May if Mayor Adams soon signs the Safe Hotels Act, which the City Council just passed by an overwhelming majority on October 23. NYC lawmakers are aiming to address safety concerns regarding human trafficking, crime, and cleanliness — but the act goes far beyond ...
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Top 7 New Workplace Safety Laws California Has Adopted – and Key Action Steps for Employers

The California legislature has passed a slew of new workplace safety laws – many of which would change the landscape for California employers. Now that the September 30 deadline for the governor to sign or veto bills has passed, we know what new laws are coming. In addition to legislation just signed in law, the ...
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