Brooklyn Employers, Are Your AI Tools Audit-proof Yet? As companies in Brooklyn use Automated Employment Decision Tools (AEDTs) to hire employees, it’s crucial to ensure these systems are reliable and fair. Local Law 144 requires organizations to be transparent and perform bias audits that consider different identities to identify unfairness. Ignoring these issues risks breaking …
Is Brooklyn’s New Hiring Rule About to Catch You Out? Brooklyn’s new hiring rule is a change in the law and a moment for the job market that makes employers and job seekers rethink their approaches. With new requirements for transparency and fairness, businesses need to adjust how they hire to stay competitive. For job …
Are New York’s 2025 Wage Hikes About to Hit Hiring? As New York prepares for a minimum wage increase to $16.50 an hour starting January 1, 2025, the job market will change significantly, affecting how companies hire across industries. With higher labor costs approaching, many businesses must rethink staffing strategies. This may mean hiring fewer …
Can Staffing Agencies Shield You From 2025 Layoffs? In a job market that can be tricky, staffing agencies play a key role for job seekers and companies facing layoffs in 2025. These agencies use their expertise and connections to link people with job opportunities while helping businesses create staffing plans to reduce workforce risks. By …
Is Pay Transparency Quietly Killing Your Job Offers? In today’s job market, candidates want clear pay information. When companies don’t share salary details, they risk losing talent. Job seekers seek fairness in compensation, so if an employer hides their pay structure, it can make potential hires wary. This change in expectations is shaking up traditional …
Will State AI Laws Rewrite How You Hire in 2026? As hiring practices change, state AI laws will transform how companies recruit by 2026. These rules will stop employers from asking about age and require clear pay processes. This means businesses need to focus on skills instead of personal details like age. By making this …
How AI Hiring Laws Could Ambush Brooklyn Employers As AI technology takes over hiring, employers in Brooklyn face risks. Algorithms used for recruitment often reflect past biases in their training data, leading to unfair hiring practices. This puts companies at risk of fines and damages their reputation. With increasing attention from regulatory agencies and advocacy …
NY Minors Hiring Crackdown: Will Your Business Pass? With New York focusing on youth employment, businesses face a crucial decision: will they comply with laws regarding young workers? These regulations require valid Employment Certificates and set limits on working hours based on age. Employers must act quickly to stay in line with the rules. The …
Could New York’s New Safety Law Stall Your Hiring? New York’s new safety law is changing how employers hire, leading to longer recruitment times due to extra rules and checks. This law aims to protect tenants but complicates hiring, especially for those seeking talent willing to move during a tough rental market. HR professionals can …
Brooklyn Job Quality Report: What it Missed About Hiring Key Takeaways This article highlights shortcomings in the Brooklyn Job Quality Report, particularly regarding the challenges marginalized job seekers face in finding good jobs amid systemic obstacles. It illustrates how local hiring practices are influenced by larger economic trends, revealing a gap between reported job quality …