WHD Issues Guidance Concerning AI and Automated Systems in the Workplace
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U.S. Department of Labor , Wage and Hour Division (WHD) just released Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2024-1, addressing the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automated systems on workplace practices governed by federal labor laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). AI technologies increasingly assist in tasks like tracking work hours and processing leave requests.
While these technologies offer efficiency, they also present compliance challenges. The FLSA mandates fair compensation for all hours worked, including those AI systems monitor. Despite AI’s involvement, employers must ensure accurate tracking of work hours and breaks and proper calculation of wages owed. The bulletin emphasizes the importance of human oversight to prevent potential violations.
Additionally, it highlights AI’s implications under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and warns against using automated systems to interfere with or retaliate against employees exercising their rights. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of employers to ensure adherence to labor laws, regardless of technological progress.
For more information, read the full field assistance bulletin.
Program and Project Manager | Generative AI tech | Digital Transformation
6 个月Due to the recent growth of generative Artificial Intelligence, the investment that all companies seek to implement AI for more value or more efficiency is remarkable. It's good to know that the U.S. Department of Labor provides this new guidance, offering principles and best practices for developing and using AI in the workplace.