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Legal Issues: Internships
February 01, 2022
By Edward J. Easterly, Esq.
Intern pay, unemployment and workers’ compensation, and employment agreements are among the legal issues associated with internships. (Members only) Read More.
Operations
Vetting Job Postings
November 15, 2021
By Edward J. Easterly, Esq.
Edward Easterly, Esq., discusses fake job postings and problems with job postings that include discriminatory language or qualifications. Read More.
Legal Issues
Harassment in the Workplace: What Employers, Employees, and Interns Need to Know
May 01, 2018
By George C. Hlavac, Esq., and Edward J. Easterly, Esq.
What constitutes harassment? How are employers required to respond? What should employees do if they believe they are being harassed? Are unpaid interns protected? Read More.
Legal Issues
Preemployment Testing: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
November 01, 2020
By George C. Hlavac, Esq., and Edward J. Easterly, Esq.
There are potential benefits to using artificial intelligence (AI) in the recruitment and screening of job applicants and in the hiring process, but there are also legal ramifications that must be understood prior to implementing any AI hiring system. Read More.
Recruiting
Can a Career Center (or Faculty) Prescreen Candidates for an Employer?
August 01, 2021
By Edward Easterly, Esq.
Beyond a host of ethical issues, prescreening candidates for an employer carries the potential for legal liability. Read More.

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