American Society of Employers - Anthony Kaylin
What is an Interactive Process for ADA Purposes?

28 October 2025

What is an Interactive Process for ADA Purposes?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the interactive process for accommodations requires an ongoing dialogue between employer and employee to identify appropriate accommodations.  Ultimately it is the employer’s decision, but the employer cannot unilaterally make a decision without dialogue.  Many times, an accommodation is either at no cost or up to about $200, so an accommodation should be doable.

Updates on Pay Transparency

21 October 2025

Updates on Pay Transparency

Author: Anthony Kaylin

Massachusetts, California and the state of Washington have new pay transparency requirements that employers need to be aware of.

Can You Add a Tobacco Surcharge?

14 October 2025

Can You Add a Tobacco Surcharge?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

Can you add a tobacco surcharge to healthcare premiums? The answer is yes.  However, since tobacco surcharges were instituted by various employers, they have been under attack by employees, particularly through class action lawsuits.  There have been more than 30 putative class actions against employers challenging tobacco premium surcharges in recent years.  There have been four settlements during this time, with the settlements ranging from 35-62% of the value of the tobacco...
Greater Clarity on the Definition of Illegal DEI

7 October 2025

Greater Clarity on the Definition of Illegal DEI

Author: Anthony Kaylin

On July 29, 2025, in a guidance memorandum from Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Department of Justice (DOJ) describes the types of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and practices that would violate federal antidiscrimination laws.  Specifically, the memo targets recipients of federal funding, but the guidance provides a general understanding for all employers. 
The New H-1B rules

30 September 2025

The New H-1B rules

Author: Anthony Kaylin

On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation upending the pricing structure for H-1B visas.  Specifically, the proclamation states some employers:

The California “No Robo Bosses Act”

23 September 2025

The California “No Robo Bosses Act”

Author: Anthony Kaylin

The “No Robo Bosses Act” (SB 7), which aims to regulate the use of automated decision systems (ADS) in the workplace, is currently sitting on Governor Newsom’s desk waiting for signature or veto by end of month.  The bill is a new approach to the state regulating AI in the workplace. Although Governor Newsome has not indicated whether he would sign or not, if he did, the law would be effective January 1, 2026.

Categories: EverythingPeople, AI
Update on Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act

16 September 2025

Update on Colorado’s Artificial Intelligence Act

Author: Anthony Kaylin

In 2024 Colorado became the first state in the nation to enact comprehensive regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) with Senate Bill 24-205 (SB205), also known as the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (CAIA). The law is comprehensive, similar to the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act. It established detailed compliance obligations for developers and users of "high-risk" AI systems operating in employment, housing, finance, health care, education, and essential...
Categories: EverythingPeople, AI
EEOC Cases Alleging Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Violations

9 September 2025

EEOC Cases Alleging Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Violations

Author: Anthony Kaylin

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is still fairly new, and there are limited cases to guide HR in shaping policies and internal practices. The cases below, filed by the EEOC, offer insight into how the agency is approaching and reviewing allegations of PWFA violations.

Earned Wage Access Laws Trend Across States

2 September 2025

Earned Wage Access Laws Trend Across States

Author: Anthony Kaylin

In recent years employees have requested earlier access for earned wages than the normal payroll period.  With employees at times financially struggling, access to their earned wages outside of the normal payroll allows them flexibility to pay bills, rent, and other expenses in a timely manner. A recent study shows that 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, making Earned Wage Access (EWA) a valuable financial benefit for employees. This is different than a payday loan which is a...
Can You be Sued for Sexual Harassment by a Non-Employee?

26 August 2025

Can You be Sued for Sexual Harassment by a Non-Employee?

Author: Anthony Kaylin

In a novel case going through the New York state court system, Julie Ormond, Legends of the Fall and Sabrina actress, is suing Disney, Miramax, and her former talent agency who she says failed to protect her from abuse. Ormond’s complaint sought to plead negligent supervision and negligent retention against Miramax and Disney, and negligence and breach of fiduciary duty against her talent agency, CAA, in an attempt to hold them liable. Ormond alleged that Miramax and Disney employed...
California’s New AI Regulations

19 August 2025

California’s New AI Regulations

Author: Anthony Kaylin

On October 1, 2025, California’s new regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace will come into force.  The amendments extend the non-discrimination provisions of FEHA to explicitly cover automated-decision systems. 

Categories: EverythingPeople, AI
Love, Loneliness, and Liability: What HR Needs to Know About AI in the Workplace

12 August 2025

Love, Loneliness, and Liability: What HR Needs to Know About AI in the Workplace

Author: Anthony Kaylin

In the movie “Her,” Joaquin Phoenix plays a man who falls in love with his AI assistant.  Could it happen in real life?  According to Live Science, a scientific magazine, modern AI assistants like Alexa have increasingly human-like qualities that raise users' propensity to engage and form emotional bonds – even to the point of falling in love. Studies show that people can fall in love or form close friendships with AI, even while fully aware that AI is not...
Categories: EverythingPeople, AI
Dealing with Employees Who Contract Measles

5 August 2025

Dealing with Employees Who Contract Measles

Author: Anthony Kaylin

With measles on the rise, what should employers do if an employee has it?  Right now, Measles primarily affects children and those unvaccinated. As of June 3, 2025, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's U.S. Measles Tracker reported there were 1,151 confirmed cases of Measles in the United States.

Recording in the Workplace

29 July 2025

Recording in the Workplace

Author: Anthony Kaylin

With cell phones and listening devices now a part of everyday life, it’s becoming increasingly challenging for employers, especially HR, to manage situations where employees record conversations at work, from casual talks with managers to formal disciplinary meetings. The following guide outlines what HR professionals should know about when recording is allowed and when it’s not.

Changes to the TN Visa Program

22 July 2025

Changes to the TN Visa Program

Author: Anthony Kaylin

On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding certain eligibility requirements, including filing, petitions for classification, and change of status relating to the TN (or Treaty NAFTA) nonimmigrant visa classification under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
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