Offit Kullman attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss new AI regulations in employment and highlight Illinois as an example that other states may follow. They explain that even without AI-specific legislation, employers must still follow existing federal and state employment and anti-discrimination laws and could be held liable if AI-powered recruitment tools biasly screen candidates. Employers need to proactively regulate and monitor how their HR and recruitment teams use AI. In this episode, we discuss employment and See more +
Offit Kullman attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss new AI regulations in employment and highlight Illinois as an example that other states may follow. They explain that even without AI-specific legislation, employers must still follow existing federal and state employment and anti-discrimination laws and could be held liable if AI-powered recruitment tools biasly screen candidates. Employers need to proactively regulate and monitor how their HR and recruitment teams use AI. The episode also notes that hiring and recruitment will likely be subject to early transparency and disclosure requirements. Employers should be prepared to clearly explain how AI will be used, what safeguards exist, and how confidentiality and data security will be protected when handling job applications and other sensitive information. See more –
