By Michael L. Childers and Annette Tyman
Seyfarth Synopsis: As companies face increasing competition for the best talent within the marketplace, a growing number of businesses are turning to artificial intelligence and data driven strategies to more effectively identify and evaluate potential employees. The first installment of our artificial intelligence series will focus on some of the ways that
Continue Reading Artificial Intelligence is Starting to Shape the Future of the Workplace
By Samantha L. Brooks and Karla Grossenbacher
Seyfarth Synopsis: Employees’ use of their personal social media accounts in ways that could impact an employer’s business present challenges to employers.
In this case, a Maryland state government employee claimed that she was retaliated against for a Facebook post where she referred to a Maryland gubernatorial candidate as an “a**clown.” In
Continue Reading Maryland State Government Employee’s Job Duties Reinstated after Demotion Following Facebook Post
Seyfarth Synopsis: Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.
As we begin the traditional start of the holiday season and before the crush of the end of the year is upon us, we wanted to take a moment to thank you – the readers of the Employment Law Lookout Blog – for your loyal readership and feedback. We strive to
Continue Reading Thankful (and Bonus Social Media Privacy Legislation Desktop Reference)
By Scott Rabe and Samuel Sverdlov
Seyfarth Synopsis: With seemingly every employee having access to a smart-phone or other recording device, employers without strong social media policies may be placing themselves at greater risk of creating workplace incidents that could be avoided.
Just a few weeks ago, a video leaked of Los Angeles Lakers rookie, D’Angelo Russell, recording teammate, Nick
Continue Reading Off the Record? Workplace Perils of Video Recording and Social Media
Picture this. You arrive at work only to be met by the employee who always seems to know everything about all that’s going on and that person hands you a copy of the “tweet” that another employee posted right before arriving at work this morning. The tweet reads: “Whoa, just ran someone over on my way
Continue Reading Wait…What Did He Say? (Or, What To Do When Your Employee’s Tweet Goes Viral)