We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope
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Federal Judge Blocks DOL’s New FLSA Exempt Salary Rules
On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas blocked the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) newly issued salary rules for exempt status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”).
The new rules, which took effect July
A City Manager Rightfully Rejected an Arbitrator’s Advisory Findings and Recommendations and Upheld a Police Officer’s Termination by Evaluating the Totality of the Employee’s Conduct
In Ramirez v. City of Indio, the Court of Appeal held that a city manager had the authority to affirm, revoke, or modify the arbitrator’s advisory findings and recommendations under the Memorandum of Understanding’s appeals procedure. This case confirms that,
Navigating the Challenges of AI in College: A Student-Centered Perspective
As the landscape of education evolves, colleges are increasingly looking to artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance learning and streamline operations. While the potential benefits of AI are significant, administrators must navigate a range of legal and ethical challenges to ensure
Dos and Don’ts of Using AI in Community College Search Committees
As community colleges increasingly embrace technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool for academic search committees. However, as we integrate it, we must carefully assess District use to ensure fairness, privacy considerations, transparency, and legal compliance, among
Essential Best Practices for Contracting with AI Service Providers
Engaging with an Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) service provider entails navigating a complex legal landscape. To develop a successful partnership, organizations must carefully evaluate legal considerations prior to signing a contract. This article covers the essential best practices for contracting with
Public Safety Video Briefing: Using AI in Public Safety – October 2024
Our short Public Safety Video Briefings will tackle cutting-edge issues and core principles relevant to public safety employers. We hope you find these videos useful and thought-provoking.
The Challenge Ahead: Addressing the Risks of Using Virtual Tools in Employment Decision Making
OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT nearly two years ago kicked off the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into society’s daily activities. Today, established tech giants and upcoming startups alike are seemingly adding some level of AI to every product. This developing
Department of Education Publishes AI Toolkit Amidst Approaching Deadline to Publish Artificial Intelligence Resources, Policies
On October 24, 2024, the U.S Department of Education (“DOE”) released its AI Toolkit for Safe, Ethical, and Equitable AI Integration for school leaders. This toolkit, primarily targeted towards K-12 school leaders, implements recommendations from the DOE’s Artificial Intelligence (“AI”)
Artificial Intelligence and the FLSA After Recent DOL Guidance
Though technological innovation is always happening, in the past year there has been an almost inescapable reference to a decades-old science fiction term: AI, or Artificial Intelligence. Seen as a watershed moment of research and development in the past, AI