by Stephen D. Hans | Jun 20, 2026 | Inconsistent AI Laws Increase Compliance Challenges for Employers
Increased Use of AI in Hiring and Workplace Management Fraught with Risk The rapid spread of AI has infiltrated the workplace, with more and more employers using some forms of artificial intelligence in posting and hiring for positions, as well as workplace...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jun 16, 2026 | NY Anti-Discrimination Lawsuit
Judge Imposes Sanctions for Slow Responses in Impending Class Action A federal judge has imposed fines on the city of New York after its attorneys failed to produce requested electronic documents in a class-action lawsuit initiated by a gay male couple, who had filed...
by Stephen D. Hans | Jun 9, 2026 | Caste Discrimination Law
Lawmakers Respond to Growing Reports of Workplace Discrimination based on Caste New York state lawmakers are considering a bill that would make “caste” a protected class under state laws governing discrimination in the workplace. Caste is a societal system that labels...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 28, 2026 | Workplace Retaliation Protections under New York City Law
New York City Workers Afforded Additional Protection The state of New York has a long history of protecting employee rights, including the rights of workers to report illegal or unethical activity by employers, or to engage in governmental investigations of employer...
by Stephen D. Hans | Apr 20, 2026 | workplace retaliation ny
Steps Employers Can Take to Reduce the Potential Risks A single claim of workplace retaliation, even if it’s unfounded, can have a devastating impact on your business. Accordingly, it’s essential to take proactive measures to minimize the risk that an unhappy or...
