Underberg & Kessler Partner Jennifer A. Shoemaker was recently featured in Bloomberg Law, where she shared her insights on the legal risks employers face as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into workplace decision-making. The article examines a lawsuit against Meta alleging that AI-assisted layoff decisions disproportionately affected employees who had taken protected leave or had disabilities, raising important questions about how employers use automated tools in employment actions.
In the interview, Jennifer emphasized that while AI offers significant benefits, employers must also recognize its potential disadvantages, including the unintended consequences of using technology in place of human beings. Jennifer also discussed the growing importance of ensuring that AI-related employment decisions are grounded in legitimate business needs. As AI proficiency becomes an increasingly valuable workplace skill, employers should be prepared to demonstrate that any expectations surrounding AI use are genuinely job-related and consistently applied.
A Partner in Underberg & Kessler LLP’s Litigation, Labor & Employment, and Family Law practice groups, Jennifer represents individuals and businesses in a broad range of matters. Her practice includes divorce and custody cases, employer representation in collective bargaining and other union-related matters, contract disputes, tort claims, discrimination and retaliation claims, workplace issues, and harassment.
Read the article on Bloomberg Law here.
