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Indefinite Furloughs Trigger Vacation Payout Requirements
On September 23, 2023, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, persuaded by a California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement opinion letter, issued a ruling that expands upon final pay rules beyond just the unique circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Should AI Recruit and Hire Your Next Employee?
Using AI or AI-powered programs in recruiting and hiring efforts may lead to ethical or legal issues if it results in bias or discrimination at the employment lifecycle’s outset — even if they don’t explicitly exclude candidates based on a protected class. Here are some considerations for businesses using AI to help with recruiting and hiring.