By Bruce Atkins | Published February 28, 2026 | Posted in Discrimination | Tagged Tags: discrimination, hiring, recruitment | Comments Off on How AI in Recruitment and Hiring Can Cause Illegal Discrimination
How AI in Recruitment and Hiring Can Cause Illegal Discrimination
Artificial intelligence is transforming the hiring process, with AI tools now used in nearly every stage: résumé screening, video interview analysis, skills assessments and even personality scoring. Employers might turn to these technologies to save themselves the tedium of sifting through, analyzing and comparing applications. However, AI systems learn from historical hiring data, which often Read More
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How Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring Can Be Discriminatory
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly expanding as a job-applicant vetting process across the country. AI-powered apps can analyze resumes, assess video interviews and even predict a candidate’s likelihood of success in a given role. Employers are using AI-driven systems to evaluate applicants’ speech patterns, facial expressions and word choices in videos. AI also can curate Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey Bill Targets Artificial Intelligence Discrimination in Hiring
The use of artificial intelligence tools in the modern workplace has sparked all sorts of reactions, from people warning that AI will replace white collar workers to people urging workers to think of AI as a job aid they can use to become more productive. But one of the questions for lawmakers right now has Read More
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Neil H. Deutsch has been practicing law for over 35 years and is known as a skilled negotiator in employment and discrimination law. He believes in a bottom-line approach of risk analysis and cost effectiveness for his clients. "Case evaluation is something we take seriously," says Mr. Deutsch who seeks top net dollar for his…
Bruce L. Atkins is the Senior Managing Partner at Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt P.C., a prominent plaintiff employment law firm in the tri-state area. Mr. Atkins believes employees’ rights should be aggressively pursued when they’ve been wrongfully dealt with by their employers. He brings this philosophy to his practice when considering each case and its…
Adam J. Kleinfeldt joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in March of 2015. He primarily represents individuals in employment litigation such as discrimination, retaliation and whistle blowing matters. He has extensive experience in all phases of the litigation process. Adam has obtained significant results for his clients, including a $525,000 jury verdict in a sexual…
Debra M. McGarvey joined Deutsch Atkins & Kleinfeldt, P.C. in December 2019. She has extensive experience defending employees and employers in state and federal court in employment litigation matters. She has represented clients on various issues arising out of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), the New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA), the…
Carly Skarbnik Meredith, Esq. is a Partner at the firm. Carly has focused her career exclusively in the field of employment law. She has a plethora of experience representing both employees and employers with their employment issues, needs, and concerns. She believes representing both employees and employers has made her an extremely well-rounded client advocate.…
