AI in Employment: Boosting Defensibility and Regulatory Readiness
Key Takeaways from the November 2025 Webinar Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every stage of the employment cycle —from recruiting and selection assessments to performance management and workplace safety and employee monitoring. In a recent expert panel webinar , Berkshire brought together a lawyer, a labor economist, and an industrial organization psychologist to discuss practical strategies to ensure defensibility and compliance as employers navigate the evolving regulatory landscape for AI tools in HR. Below, we summarize the core discussion points and share actionable recommendations for employers considering or currently implementing AI in their employment processes. Foundational Legal Considerations Existing Federal Laws Apply: AI tools used in employment decisions are covered by long-standing federal anti-discrimination statutes (Title VII, ADEA, ADA), not just...