Using AI to Predict Workplace Harassment and Discrimination: Ethical and Legal Considerations
As remote-hybrid work becomes increasingly prevalent, detecting and preventing workplace harassment and discrimination becomes more challenging. Traditional methods of addressing these issues often need to be improved in virtual environments, where misconduct can be harder to identify. In response, companies are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to predict and prevent...
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Neurodiversity in the workplace celebrates the unique strengths of individuals with conditions like autism, ADHD, and dyslexia. Embracing neurodiversity can lead to innovative solutions and a more inclusive work environment. This blog explores how New York businesses can benefit from employing neurodiverse individuals while complying with disability discrimination laws.
Remote Work and Discrimination: Addressing Bias and Ensuring Equity in NYC
The rise of remote work, accelerated by technological advancements and the COVID-19 pandemic, has transformed the modern workplace. Remote work offers numerous benefits, including flexibility, reduced commuting time, and increased productivity. However, it also presents new challenges, particularly concerning discrimination and bias.
As employees work from diverse locations, issues...
Will AI Lead to More Discrimination in the Hiring Process?
Artificial intelligence is transforming the hiring landscape, promising selection efficiency and precision. However, as these AI-driven tools become more prevalent in recruitment, concerns about their potential to perpetuate or even amplify discrimination also grow. These algorithms, trained on historical data, may unknowingly embed existing biases, raising red flags for job seekers.
Could a Mass Layoff Be Discrimination?
Mass layoffs are unsettling, often leaving hundreds of employees without jobs and facing uncertain futures. In these challenging situations, some workers may wonder: Could mass layoffs be disguising discriminatory practices? Understanding your rights is essential because employers sometimes hide discrimination behind the guise of “business necessity.”
By understanding how...
Are Height and Weight Protected Classifications
Discrimination based on height and weight can affect individuals in both subtle and overt ways. From exclusion in hiring practices to bias in healthcare, these judgments can have far-reaching implications. Such discrimination often remains overlooked, but it's crucial to address it because it touches on fundamental rights and dignity, impacting confidence and...
Breaking Down the Hidden Bias: Unconscious Discrimination
Imagine working diligently for years at a company, consistently exceeding targets, and receiving commendations from colleagues. Yet, each time promotions are discussed, you find yourself passed over. This recurring pattern might not just be bad luck; it could be a case of unconscious bias subtly influencing decision-making, affecting not just careers but...
Navigating the Future: AI, Bias, and NYC’s Tech Economy
New York City's employment landscape is transforming rapidly, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) driving evolution. As AI becomes integral to business operations, its impact on workplace dynamics and discrimination is becoming increasingly significant. While a catalyst for innovation, this technology also carries the risk of embedding and perpetuating biases in hiring, promotion, and...
How Do You Document Unfair Treatment At Work?
Documenting unfair treatment and arming yourself with evidence can make all the difference in protecting your employment rights. Whether addressing HR or seeking legal recourse, collecting detailed documentation transforms your experience from hearsay to hard evidence. Doing so validates your claims and paves the way for a resolution. Here’s how.
What Is Disparate Treatment?
Understanding disparate treatment is a subtle form of discrimination that occurs when individuals are treated unfavorably due to their race, gender, age, or any protected characteristic compared to others in similar situations.
Recognizing such acts is the first step toward justice. But awareness alone isn't enough; it takes an...