LinkedIn Recruiter verification, the EEOC vs. Workday, ADA violations at Drexel University and disproportionate candidate rejections at Sheetz

In this episode Ryan Leary and William Tincup take a look at LinkedIn Recruiter verification, the EEOC vs. Workday, ADA violations at Drexel University and disproportionate candidate rejections at Sheetz. We dig into this and more on this weeks episode of the BARF.

Takeaways

• The high cost of weight loss drugs is leading insurance companies and employers to cut coverage, potentially limiting access to effective treatments.
• Sheetz, a convenience store chain, is facing allegations of discriminatory hiring practices, with claims that they disproportionately reject Indigenous and Black candidates due to criminal records.
• Workday is being sued by the EEOC for alleged bias in their AI screening tool, which allows employers to preselect applicants outside of protected categories.
• The use of AI in generating content raises questions about free speech and who gets to decide what is considered controversial or acceptable.
• Drexel University is facing a lawsuit for violating the ADA by requiring an executive with PTSD to participate in a mandatory Zoom meeting, causing stress and anxiety. Video conferencing has become more prevalent due to COVID-19, but it should be optional and not forced upon everyone.
• Snapchat plans to add watermarks to images created with AI-powered tools to help users differentiate between real and simulated content.
• Mercado Libre, an Argentine-based e-commerce company, is hiring 18,000 employees in Latin America, with a focus on logistics and technology roles.
• The implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will provide accommodations for pregnant workers and address the issue of advocating for accommodations.
• Chipotle settled for $3 million for not paying employees and scheduling them improperly, highlighting the importance of fair compensation and scheduling practices.
• LinkedIn is introducing verification for recruiters to address scam pitches and improve trust between recruiters and job seekers.
• Toptal acquired Vironite.com to enhance their custom software development capabilities and speed up innovation.
• Quantum Work Advisory acquired Talent Tech Labs to expand their ecosystem and provide deeper analysis and customization for their customers. Recent acquisitions and research reports in the HR and recruitment industry
• The impact of automation on the meaning of work
• The pressure to assimilate in the workplace
• Financial services for frontline workers
• Recent funding announcements in the HR tech space

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

07:56 The Cost of Weight Loss Drugs and Access to Treatment

15:28 Workday Faces Lawsuit Over AI Screening Tool

31:03 Mercado Libre's Massive Hiring Spree in Latin America

39:16 Chipotle's Settlement for Unfair Compensation and Scheduling

48:46 LinkedIn's Verification for Recruiters

59:06 The Changing Meaning of Work in the Age of Automation

01:08:32 Financial Services for Frontline Workers

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