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Efforts on Capitol Hill to rein in artificial intelligence technology would be like taking a wiffle ball bat to a tidal wave. That’s the message Dave Walton, partner at Fisher Phillips and Co-Chair of the firm’s AI, Data, and Analytics team, delivered to the US House Committee on Education and the Workforce earlier this month. During a hearing on “Building An AI-Ready America: Adopting AI At Work,” Walton emphasized that AI is likely to create more jobs than it displaces – and employers need to take measures to govern themselves now as the legal landscape around the tools evolve. As federal lawmakers consider legislation to place guardrails around AI use, Walton cautioned them not to go too far, particularly since established employment and labor laws already apply. AI can actually help retain employees, monitor workplace safety and health, and reduce turnover, he said. Here are four main takeaways from Walton’s testimony on AI regulation to help your business stay ahead of the game ...

  States and cities are as busy as ever passing new workplace regulations throughout the calendar year. Here is our mid-year report summarizing the notable labor and employment laws that take effect from roughly July through October.  Kentucky Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Kentucky HB 398 Workplace Safety and Health Prohibits the state from adopting or enforcing any workplace safety or health measure not enacted at the federal level. 6/29/2025 This article provides a general snapshot of generally applicable labor and employment laws taking effect soon. Please note that while some of the laws listed below are industry-specific, this article is not meant to be all-inclusive. In addition, many state legislatures are still active, so new laws are taking effect on a near-daily basis. Littler monitors federal, state and local legislation, executive orders, and administrative regulations and other agency activity that impact the labor and employment ...

  States and cities are as busy as ever passing new workplace regulations throughout the calendar year. Here is our mid-year report summarizing the notable labor and employment laws that take effect from roughly July through October.  Idaho Bill / Ordinance / Regulation Main Topic Summary Effective Date Idaho HB 64 Workers' Compensation Provides that members of limited liability companies may be criminally liable for a failure to secure workers' compensation. 7/1/2025 Idaho SB 1210   Workplace Safety and Health Expands the prohibition on requiring coronavirus vaccinations for employees and patrons to include specified medical interventions. 7/1/2025 This article provides a general snapshot of generally applicable labor and employment laws taking effect soon. Please note that while some of the laws listed below are industry-specific, this article is not meant to be all-inclusive. In addition, many state legislatures are still active, so new laws are taking effect on a near...