Event Details

Join us for our first program of the year: Key AI Legal Issues in  Employment Discrimination 

Our own SHRM Volusia Flagler member, Rod Samra, will share how algorithms and automated systems may unintentionally discriminate based on race, gender, age, or disability. His discussion will include legal frameworks, specifically application of Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and Section 508 to AI-driven employment decisions, as well as strategies for identifying and correcting bias in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR tech. He will also present on employer obligations around explainability, audit trails, and human oversight in AI tools, provide insights from federal investigations and litigation involving AI-related discrimination, and share recommendations for HR professionals and compliance officers to ensure fairness and legal defensibility.

Attendees will leave this session able to:
  - Describe how artificial intelligence intersects with employment discrimination law
  - Identify risks with AI in hiring and screening
  - Better ensure legal compliance when utilizing AI in hiring and screening
  - Implement ethical AI practices in hiring and workforce management

We hope to see you for this engaging and timely topic as we launch another year of exceptional programs and professional development!

Rod Samra is a nationally recognized Workforce Equity & Compliance Consultant, educator, and
featured contributor with deep expertise in federal investigations, labor relations, and culture
transformation. With over two decades of experience spanning government, hospitality, and
advocacy sectors, Rod brings a rare blend of technical rigor, strategic insight, and human-
centered leadership to every engagement. Rod’s career includes distinguished service as a Senior Investigator with the U.S. Department of Labor – OFCCP, where he led high-stakes audits and enforcement actions under Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and Section 508.

His work has shaped employer practices nationwide, especially in the areas of systemic discrimination, reasonable accommodation, and recruitment bias. He has also served as a Liaison & Labor Relations Specialist, EEO Specialist, and private country club operations manager, giving him a unique vantage point on both policy and frontline operations. Rod holds an MBA in Human Resources & Change Management, a B.S. in Business – Hospitality Management from UCF, and an A.A. from Eastern Florida State College. He is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and a sought-after speaker for ethics and compliance podcasts, and compliance training events.