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Attention, Employers
Prepare for A
rtificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly chang-
Department of Labor’s New Guidelines
Wage and Hour Division’s Bulletin: On April 29, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division released a bulletin explaining the risks of using AI at work. This bulletin empha- sizes the inherent risks associated with AI use and underscores that AI should not replace human oversight. According to the guidelines outlined
in FAB, employers must ensure that responsible human oversight accompanies the deployment of AI technologies.
Given the various challenges associated with AI technologies, it is crucial for employers to navigate the complexities while adhering to laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and others, which stip- ulate that employers remain accountable for legal issues arising from the use of AI. Even if AI systems autonomously take adverse actions against employ- ees, such actions could potentially constitute retalia- tion under FLSA and related statutes.
the Rise of AI in the
Workplace
ing how we live and work. To keep up with this technological revolution, both federal and state governments are intro- ducing new rules to ensure AI is used
responsibly in the workplace. Here’s an overview of what you need to know about recent federal, state, and local AI developments.
The White House’s Executive Order
In October 2023, President Biden issued a groundbreaking executive order on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” This order pushed federal agencies to create guidelines ensuring AI is used responsibly, especially at work. The goal is to make sure AI helps improve workplaces without causing unfair treatment or discrimination.
BY SABBA SALEBAIGI-TSE, ESQ.