Compliance Stuff

The Department of Labor just released a comprehensive AI Literacy Framework providing employers with a roadmap for training workers to use artificial intelligence technology responsibly and effectively. The February 13 framework marks the Trump administration’s latest effort to prepare American workers for an AI-driven economy, emphasizing that “every worker will need baseline AI literacy skills to succeed, regardless of industry or occupation.” While the framework doesn’t create any new legal requirements, it signals DOL’s expectations for how employers should approach AI training – and offers practical guidance for organizations looking to upskill their workforce . Here’s an overview and steps you should take. DOL’s AI Literacy Plan The framework,  which you can read in full here , builds on the  Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan  released in July 2025. Both prioritize worker training and upskilling. It defines AI literacy as “a foundational set of competencies tha...

  Because the use of AI in the workplace can present serious risks to an organization, particularly involving security, intellectual property, confidentiality, and labor and employment legal risks, employers should consider adopting an AI policy to ensure that their use of AI is responsible, ethical, and legally compliant. AI policies can help employers comply with regulations, reduce liabilities, and manage AI risks. Regular audits, employee training, and policy updates help ensure that AI is used in a responsible and legally compliant manner, especially because of the rapidly evolving legal landscape. In recent years, many organizations have implemented new policies on artificial intelligence (AI) use to help prevent bias, plagiarism, or use of AI tools that produce inaccurate or misleading information. Meanwhile, many courts and state bars across the country have introduced AI usage policies to ensure that AI is properly used in the practice of law, including policies requirin...