Joseph J. Lynett

Jul 8, 2024 | jacksonlewis.com | Joseph J. Lynett

Joseph Lynett discusses that while the Eighth Circuit’s recent boundary on the honest belief rule doesn’t necessarily change the fundamental principles guiding these situations, employers should continue to carefully examine the facts in disability-related cases to ensure ADA compliance and address any alleged infractions in “8th Circ. Curbs An Employer Defense In Disability Bias Cases,” published by Law360. Subscription may be required to view article

Jul 5, 2024 | mondaq.com | Katharine Weber |Joseph J. Lynett

The EEOC's final regulations and interpretative guidance implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act provide important clarifications and insights into how the EEOC will enforce the law. The PWFA went into effect on June 27, 2023. Welcome to Jackson Lewis' podcast, We get work". Focused solely on workplace issues, it is our job to help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies, and business-oriented solutions to cultivate an engaged, stable, and inclusive workforce.

May 29, 2024 | mondaq.com | Justin Barnes |Jeffrey W. Brecher |Joseph J. Lynett |Katharine Weber

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) on the application of federal labor standards to employers' use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated systems in the workplace. Bulletins provide guidance to field staff on enforcing the federal statutes administered by the WHD. FAB No. 2024-1 emphasizes that statutory protections apply as usual, irrespective of the new tools and systems employers are using.

May 21, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Justin Barnes |Jeffrey W. Brecher |Joseph J. Lynett

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) on the application of federal labor standards to employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated systems in the workplace. Bulletins provide guidance to field staff on enforcing the federal statutes administered by the WHD. FAB No. 2024-1 emphasizes that statutory protections apply as usual, irrespective of the new tools and systems employers are using.

May 20, 2024 | lexology.com | Justin Barnes |Jeffrey W. Brecher |Joseph J. Lynett |Katharine Weber

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) on the application of federal labor standards to employers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and other automated systems in the workplace. Bulletins provide guidance to field staff on enforcing the federal statutes administered by the WHD. FAB No. 2024-1 emphasizes that statutory protections apply as usual, irrespective of the new tools and systems employers are using.