By Alyssa N. 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, […]| McAfee & Taft
By Charlie Floyd You’re probably aware that criminal attempts to use fraud to separate consumers from their money are on the rise, and these attacks are increasingly sophisticated and hard to stop. You may not know what your bank’s legal responsibilities and limitations are in case of such an attack. According to data from the […]| McAfee & Taft
By Charlie Plumb Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has always prohibited religious discrimination in the workplace and has required employers to consider employees’ requests for religious accommodations at work. Examples of accommodation requests include such things as modified work schedules, time off for religious observances, exceptions to grooming or apparel standards, and changes in […]| 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
