Oct. 21 - Lack of doctor visits dooms FMLA claim | How to avoid AI discrimination

Court: HR generalist laid off during medical leave has no ADA claim; Union election petitions spike; How HR can avoid algorithmic discrimination when using AI; TransUnion settles job applicant’s claim that firm’s background check was bogus

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Oct. 21, 2024 | This week’s compliance news and insights for HR leaders

Lack of doctor visits dooms bus driver’s FMLA claim, 3rd Circuit holds

The court said the employee failed to show that his condition — migraines — was a chronic serious one.

Court: HR generalist laid off during medical leave has no ADA claim

Credit One Bank provided a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason when it eliminated the plaintiff’s position, according to the 9th Circuit.

Union election petitions spike

NLRB also reported an increase in unfair labor practice charges, attributing the surges to workers better understanding their rights.

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Opinion

How HR can avoid algorithmic discrimination when using AI

HR leaders can take proactive steps to establish organizational standards and processes for using AI in hiring, writes Melanie Ronen, partner at Stradley Ronon.

TransUnion settles job applicant’s claim that firm’s background check was bogus

The plaintiff sought a Chick-fil-A delivery driver role, but two false misdemeanor convictions on TransUnion’s report tanked his candidacy, he alleged.