The Role and Influence of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace (OnDemand)

Originally held on Monday, November 21, 2022 | 12:00 pm – 1:45 pm

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Program Chair:
Richard B. Friedman
Richard Friedman PLLC

  • If you are an employment law practitioner, an in-house counsel, or advise employers on employee-related matters, you cannot afford to miss this program. An expert panel will cover numerous cutting edge legal issues concerning the impact of artificial intelligence in the employment context.

    Topics to be addressed include:

    • A Discussion of the Types of AI Tools Used in Hiring
    • A Discussion of the Types of AI Tools Used In Evaluating Employee Performance
    • A Detailed Discussion of NYC’s Automated Employment Decision Tool Law Taking Effect On January 1, 2023
    • A Review of Other Statutory Approaches to AI in the Employment Setting
    • The Role of AI vis-à-vis Diversity Goals
    • The Role of AI in Promoting Workplace Safety
    • A Discussion of Data Standards and the Existing and Developing Role of Vendors

    Program Fee:
    $149 for Members | $249 for Nonmembers

  • Michele A. Coyne
    Kauff McGuire & Margolis LLP

    Gary D. Friedman
    Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

    Avi Gesser
    Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

    Tracy Richelle High
    Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

    Anthony A. Mingione
    Blank Rome LLP

    Harris M. Mufson
    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

  • 12:00 pm – 12:05 pm 
    Introduction of Panelists
    Richard B. Freidman                                                                                            

     

    12:05 pm – 12:20 pm
    AI Tools Using In Hiring                                                                                    

    1. What are they?
      • Ranking tools.
      • Sorting tools.
      • Interview tools.
    2. How are they used?
      • Impact of facial expressions.
    3. How broadly are they used?

     

    12:20 pm – 12:35 pm
    AI Tools Used In Evaluating Performance and Promotions                   

    1. Performance metrics
    2. Impact of pattern recognition
      • Phrases to be used or avoided in customer service

     

    12:35 pm – 12:55 pm
    Impact of AI on Diversity Considerations                                                 

    1. Benefits
    2. Risks
      • Unintentional discrimination
      • Discriminatory impact of facial recognition
      • Impact on race, age, gender, disabled persons

    12:55 pm – 1:20 pm
    Regulatory Approach to “Disparate Impact” on Race, Age, Disabilities  

    1. EEOC
    2. DOJ/FTC
    3. NYC Law and Regulations
    4. Illinois Law
    5. Maryland Law
    6. California Law

     

    1:20 pm – 1:30 pm
    Safety Considerations                                                                                      

    1. OSHA Considerations
      • Facial recognition
      • Physical safety

     

    1:30 pm – 1:35 pm
    Data Issues & Challenges                                                                                

    1. Standards
    2. Auditing

     

    1:35 pm – 1:45 pm
    Vendor Issues                                                                                                      

    1. Large number of vendors
    2. Vendors partnering with companies
    3. Roles of independent auditors hired by companies
    4. Role of lawyers in preserving attorney-client privilege

  • New York: 2.0 Professional Practice
    New Jersey: 2.1 General
    California: 1.5 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.5 General

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Labor & Employment, Tracey Salmon-Smith, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org

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