by Mike Carr Originating from a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court opinion regarding the termination of government employees in retaliation for speaking out about the Nixon Administration, the doctrine of qualified immunity has been the law of the land for more than 40 years now. Highly publicized recent cases involving alleged police brutality across the country, […]| McAfee & Taft
By Alyssa Lankford The use of artificial intelligence in employment decision-making has continued to rise since its inception. Nowhere is this more evident than in hiring decisions. Employers have used AI to help screen résumés, schedule candidate interviews, and answer questions from applicants. But using AI in employment decision-making does not come without risks, as […]| McAfee & Taft
By Charlie Plumb, McAfee & Taft We’re witnessing more emphasis on immigration enforcement. Increasingly, that emphasis is being felt by employers, with a noticeable uptick in federal agency inquiries directed at workplaces. With more of a focus on employers’ compliance with immigration requirements, audits of employers’ E-Verify programs are on the rise, and companies should be […]| McAfee & Taft
By Phil Bruce Responding to discriminatory comments, modifying work duties after a request for disability accommodation, and documenting internal business reorganizations are part of a manager’s job. But if handled incorrectly or inconsistently, they can also be evidence of discrimination or retaliation. Indeed, how a manager handled those situations was…| McAfee & Taft
By Lake Moore Many employers implement wellness programs into their employee health plan offering. Wellness programs have varying designs but commonly offer premium discounts to participants who are tobacco-free or achieve certain biometric thresholds encouraging healthy living (LDL cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, BMI). Non-compliant programs have become a frequent target…| McAfee & Taft