With a June 30th, 2026, deadline rapidly approaching, Colorado employers are facing one of the most significant compliance deadlines in recent memory. The Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act is scheduled to take effect in less than two months, and while there are active efforts to amend or block the law, employers […]
Eighteen years ago, I decided to leave a stable corporate career, one that included Vice President roles, General Counsel titles, and long-term security, to start The AR Group. The goal was clear: provide better HR consulting and employment law support to organizations navigating complex workplace challenges. With more than 15 […]
A federal court in Northern California recently drew a sharp line between political controversy and unlawful discrimination. The case involved a Jewish performer whose Hanukkah concert was canceled after backlash to a social media post supporting Israel following the October 7 Hamas attack. The performer claimed discrimination. The court said: […]
The Legal Standard: Reasonable vs. Flawless Workplace Investigations The Sixth Circuit recently reaffirmed that workplace investigations don’t have to be flawless—only reasonable. In a case involving a long-time delivery driver reassigned after a knee injury, the employer terminated him after credible reports linked him to graffiti found on customer trusses. […]