Justin Barnes and Jeffrey Brecher comment on the Trump administration’s likely approach to the Biden-era independent contractor rule, including the possibility of reinstating the 2021 rule in “Trucking-backed suit may be arena for dumping Biden independent contractor rule,” published by Freightwaves. Subscription may be required to view article
Archives for February 20, 2025
Samia Kirmani Discusses Compliance Strategies for Corporate DEI Programs
Samia Kirmani discusses the recent scrutiny of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and encourages businesses to carefully assess how they describe and implement these programs to ensure compliance with existing laws in “The war on DEI,” published by InvestmentNews.Subscription may be required to view article
The Psychology of Workplace Violence
Identifying risk to increase safety.
EEOC moves to drop transgender discrimination cases, citing Trump’s executive order
The agency’s decision to drop at least six cases raises doubts about whether protections will continue for transgender workers.
Why we need to talk about loss in the workplace
Being a successful manager means helping your employees manage the hard stuff. Even when it’s hard for you, too.
Trump’s Return Upends EEOC’s Enforcement Agenda at Record Speed
The EEOC is abandoning litigation and guidance on LGBTQ+ protections and other areas that were enforcement priorities just weeks ago.
Trump equal opportunity commission puts employers ‘on notice’ to stop ‘anti-American bias’
The acting head of the Trump EEOC is warning U.S. employers that there will be legal and financial consequences for “anti-American bias” against American workers during hiring.
“I’m Afraid We Are Automating This Work Without Really Understanding It”
AI is often touted as a way to handle busy work to free people up for tasks that matter. But in the race to add automation to pretty much every job, it’s rare that people question what, exactly, people are being freed from, and which tasks actually matter. This interview with sociologist Allison J. Pugh explores what she calls “connective labor,” why it’s under threat from automation, who will be most affected, and what we’ll lose as humans if it disappears.
How To Respond To Lies And Nonsense In The Workplace
Many leaders spread lies or nonsense. This story explains the difference between workplace lies and nonsense and how to respond to them effectively.
Why Mixing Praise And Criticism Is Ruining Your Feedback
Most leaders want to give feedback that’s both honest and effective. But there’s a habit that ruins feedback: mixing compliments with criticism.
Is RTO Hurting Women? Here’s How Entrepreneurship Can Help
As return-to-office (RTO) mandates are enforced, employees are being pushed back into rigid work environments. Entrepreneurship offers an alternative
Talking Money—And Taxes—At Work
Plus, the current state of federal job cuts, the best small businesses to buy and how banks are pulling back on DEI language in this week’s Careers Newsletter.
Gen Z Trust AI Over Humans In Their Careers, New Study Shows
The results of a new study ring alarm bells that Gen Z trust AI over humans, and leaders are expressing concerns about the consequences of these findings.
Jackson Lewis Attorneys Spotlighted for Elevations in Q4 2024
Jackson Lewis attorneys are spotlighted for their recent elevations in “Law360 Names Attys Who Moved Up The Firm Ranks In Q4,” published by Law360.Subscription may be required to view article
New Jersey State Bar Association: 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference
Dina Mastellone, Principal at Jackson Lewis P.C. is pleased to present at the 2025 Women’s Leadership Conference. Dina’s session, Show Me the Money: Making it Rain, examines what lawyers need to know about bringing in business to a firm, the journey to being an equity partner, and how to achieve profitability and success.