The traditional employment decision-making process is rapidly being supplemented or replaced by algorithmic systems. From artificial intelligence (AI)-powered recruiting platforms to automated scheduling tools, algorithms are playing a significant role in employment decisions. This webinar will explore the intersection of AI and employment law, examining how these systems are reshaping liability, compliance obligations, and risk management strategies. The speakers will address due diligence frameworks for AI tools, contractual strategies for third-party vendors, and the growing need for bias audits to assess the impact on protected classes. Additionally, the discussion will include methods to evaluate the effectiveness of automated tools to ensure they align with merit-based employment principles.

Immigration policy continues to be a key focus of the current administration. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, established in 2012 to provide immigration benefits to undocumented persons brought to the United States as children, is set to resume nationwide. However, this resumption does not include Texas, where approximately 90,000 DACA recipients live and work. A final ruling on the future of DACA in Texas is expected soon, following a legal challenge brought in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. If the ruling is unfavorable, these 90,000 workers may lose their work authorization and other protections under DACA. Join this webinar to learn how to prepare for the potential termination of DACA in Texas and assist employees whose DACA work authorization is expiring, all while ensuring compliance with federal efforts to combat anti-American bias in the workplace.