Author name: Nicholas Wilt

As we previously reported, The Supreme Court concluded on June 29, 2023 in a majority decision that an employer cannot refuse a religious accommodation under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act unless it can demonstrate that doing so “would result in substantial increase in costs” to the company. Workers with religious objections to …

Religious Exemption for COVID Vaccination Employment Cases Bolstered Post-SCOTUS Ruling Read More »

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence have advanced, the prevalence of AEDT (Automated Employment Decision Tools) has increased. With this evolution in recruitment technology has come an increased concern that implicit bias may be coded into these AEDT modalities. After all, humans are designing the systems that have been implemented and, as has been seen …

Risks of Using AI In Hiring Practices May Outweigh the Benefits Read More »

One of the tenets of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 mandates that no employer discriminate against an employee on the basis of religion. Religion, in this context, is defined as: “All aspects of religious observance and practice, as well as belief, unless an employer demonstrates that he is unable to reasonably …

Recent Supreme Court Decision Means a Broader Application of Religious Exemption in Employment Cases Read More »

The national conversation is abuzz with passionate statements both in favor, and opposed to, the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision applying to affirmative action mandates in higher education admission processes. Given the spotlight on this issue, questions arise as to the effect on government contractors in regards to employment decisions. An experienced employment lawyer can …

Focus on Holistic Diversity Efforts Important for Government Contractors in Wake of SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling Read More »