• Legal Issues

  The Next COVID-19 Issue: Mandating the Vaccine

  February 1, 2021

  By Edward J. Easterly, Esq.

  Can an employer mandate that its employees (or interns) obtain the vaccination? The answer, not surprisingly, is not a simple “yes” or “no.” The ADA as well as other laws and regulations play a role in determining what, legally, an employer can mandate. Read More
• Legal Issues

  International Student Employment: Answering Questions About the Need for “Employment Visa Sponsorship”

  January 22, 2021

  By Mark B. Rhoads

  Immigration attorney Mark B. Rhoads answers several critical questions about international students navigating the visa sponsorship process. Read More.

  Legal Issues

  Preemployment Testing: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

  November 1, 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.
• Legal Issues

  Preemployment Testing: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

  November 1, 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

  Legal Issues

  Marijuana in the Recruiting and Hiring Process

  August 01, 2020

  By Edward J. Easterly, Esq.

  Given the complexity and variety of laws, it is not surprising that employers, applicants, and career services professionals alike are confused about what is and isn’t legal in the case of marijuana—medical and recreational. This article addresses marijuana use as it pertains to some of the most pressing questions surrounding recruiting and hiring. Read More.