Spencer Fane Team Analyzes Employment Law Trends

for AI in Westlaw Today

Spencer Fane attorneys Jack Amaral, Jon Farnsworth, and Toni Ojoyeyi authored the

recent Westlaw Today article, AI in Hiring: The Impact of Illinois’ New Law on

Employment Decisions and What Businesses Need to Know.

The piece, which originated as a firm blog post, explores a recent amendment to the

Illinois Human Rights Act that provides guidelines for employers regarding artificial

intelligence use in areas such as hiring and recruitment. The team outlined key

provisions of the new law, listed actionable steps employers should take to ensure

compliance, and discussed wider implications for AI regulation.

“As AI continues to evolve, so does the regulatory landscape. Employers in Illinois

need to prepare for these changes by reviewing their AI tools and ensuring

compliance with the new law to avoid potential legal pitfalls,” they said. “Although

Colorado was the first state to pass legislation addressing AI-based discrimination, it

is clear that many other states will follow this trend.”

At Spencer Fane, Jack focuses on delivering legal counsel on data privacy matters,

ensuring compliance, and safeguarding information for clients of all sizes. Jon

commonly counsels clients on computer, internet, privacy, website, data breach,

cybersecurity, cyber liability insurance, technology, software, data privacy and

security, and intellectual property legal issues. Toni advises clients on effective best

practices and policies, helping organizations avoid employer-employee disputes

and potentially costly litigation.

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