Companies like Shopify and Meta now expect AI fluency from employees. These three AI agent tools help you build the skills before it becomes a job requirement.
Archives for March 1, 2026
The Entry-Level Ladder Is Cracking — 4 Ways To Build Your Own Way Up
The entry-level ladder is cracking, but it’s not your fault. Here are four strategies to help you build your own way up even as AI removes the first few rungs.
Have good taste? It may just get you a job during the AI jobs apocalypse, says Sam Altman
Tech insiders argue judgment and discernment could give humans an edge over AI.
Most HR Systems Were Built For A Workforce That No Longer Exists
Changing demographics are reshaping the talent pool, but HR practices haven’t caught up. The gap between recognition and action is costing organizations. Find out why.
The DOL Just Defined AI Literacy For The Workforce. What’s Next?
The DOL just released its first AI Literacy Framework. Here’s what it gets right, where the gaps are, and a 90-day action plan for workforce and higher ed leaders.
Beltway Buzz, February 27, 2026
The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business.
Federal Grantees Get Preview of Draft ‘Illegal DEI’ Statement and Other New Certifications
Organizations that receive federal grants, loans, or other financial assistance may soon be required to certify that they do not operate “illegal DEI” programs.
Policy Week in Review – February 27, 2026
Policy Week in Review – February 27, 2026
NLRB Formally Reinstates First Trump Joint Employer Rule
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New York City Publishes Updated FAQs and Notices for Amended Earned Safe and Sick Time Act
On February 22, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) published updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and form notices addressing the amendments to New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA).
Military Workforce Developments for Employers to Watch in 2026
From multiple proposed bills to reduce unemployment among military spouses and new changes to service member worker protections, employers can anticipate a busy 2026 for developments affecting military servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Here are four areas for employers to watch.
NLRB Reinstates 2020 Joint Employer Standard: A Return to Direct Control
NLRB Reinstates 2020 Joint Employer Standard: A Return to Direct Control
On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board formally reinstated its 2020 joint-employer standard. This action officially withdraws a Biden-era 2023 rule and restores a narrower framework for determining when two businesses share legal responsibility for the same
Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Screening Time Must Be Paid
The Connecticut Supreme Court recently issued an impactful decision that will affect how employers across the state handle security screening procedures and wage calculations. In Del Rio v. Amazon.com Services, Inc., the court held that time employees spend undergoing mandatory security screenings on their employer’s premises is compensable as “hours
Beyond the Label: Volunteer Arrangements and Worker Status under English Law
Beyond the Label: Volunteer Arrangements and Worker Status under English Law
English law recognises three key categories for individuals providing services: employees, non-employed workers, and the genuinely self-employed. Each category carries distinct rights and obligations, both for the individual and the organisation engaging them. Some relationships fall neatly into one
Virginia Court Ruling Clarifies State’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements Against Low-Wage Workers
On January 27, 2026, the Court of Appeals of Virginia ruled in Sentry Force Security, LLC v. Barrera that employers in the state: (i) can enforce customer nonsolicitation clauses that restrain low-wage workers from directly soliciting a customer, (ii) cannot enforce customer nonsolicitation clauses that purport to restrain low-wage workers
NLRB Issues Final Joint-Employer Rule Returning to 2020 Standard
On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) unveiled a new final rule that will withdraw the NLRB’s November 2023 final rule that sought to cast a wider net in determining joint employer status, which was struck down by a federal district court in March 2024. The new