With 76% of adults now reporting stress levels that impede daily function, a new Cornell study points to a low-cost intervention hiding in plain sight: nature. The study, published in March 2026 in ScienceDirect, …
Archives for March 19, 2026
Longevity Is Redefining The Future Of Work
Longevity is reshaping the future of work: expanding careers, redefining leadership, and pushing organizations to design workplaces where people can thrive for decades.
Federal workforce unhappy, disengaged, new survey finds
A year after DOGE, a new survey of government employees shows low job satisfaction and engagement.
What Would A Chief Parent Officer Do For Your Company?
The Chief Parent Officer may still be a rare title. But if the business case keeps compounding the way Owlet’s has, it may not be rare for long.
New Surveillance Tools in Retail Stores Pose Legal Risks
As the rate of retail thefts has increased in recent years, retailers have turned to more sophisticated technologies to prevent crime. The newer surveillance tools may implicate privacy laws, depending on the state and the circumstances.
How companies can prioritize the mental health of their employees and take steps to address chronic burnout
Speaking with Fast Company at SXSW, experts on workplace mental health shared how leaders can help employees navigate upheaval.
Jackson Lewis Spotlighted for Historic 2025 Performance
Kevin Lauri discusses Jackson Lewis’ historic 2025 financial growth, commitment to training up-and-coming lawyers and focus on attracting top talent and growth in key markets in “Jackson Lewis Cracks $1M in PEP in 2025, Boosted by Robust Demand,” published by The American Lawyer. View Article as PDF
Defensible Decisions: Leaning Into the Law After EEOC Rescinds Anti-Harassment Guidance (Podcast)
In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) and Nonnie Shivers (office managing shareholder, Phoenix) discuss the EEOC’s January 2025 vote to rescind the Biden-era anti-harassment guidance, which had addressed gender identity issues including pronouns, bathroom access, and misgendering. Scott, who is chair of the firm’s
March Madness Is Back—And It’s About to Hit Workplace Productivity Hard
Leaning into the NCAA tournament excitement can lift morale and strengthen team culture.
Heavy Lift for Employers? Connecticut Sets New Limits on Warehouse Worker Productivity Quotas
TakeawaysA new Connecticut law aims to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, allow workers legally required work breaks, and strengthen health and safety standards by limiting how large warehouse employers can use production quotas. Beginning 07.01.26, the law requires employers to provide written quota disclosures, maintain multi-year records, and respond promptly to employee data requests.Covered employers should update their processes for onboarding new hires, implementing quota changes, and responding to employee data requests.Related links
Gen Z Dated Less as Teens—Now It’s Showing Up in the Workplace
Problematic Gen Z workplace behavior may be rooted in having learned fewer socialization and emotional lessons as teens.
How To Talk About Promotions When You’re Not “Next In Line”
Not next in line for career growth? Learn how to talk about promotions, use stretch assignments, and build your case for advancement without being pushy.
Cross-Border Catch-Up: Key Employment Law Reforms in New Zealand (Podcast)
In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Patty Shapiro (San Diego) and Goli Rahimi (Chicago) discuss key changes under New Zealand’s Employment Relations Amendment Bill. The speakers cover four significant reforms: a new gateway test for determining independent contractor status, a wage threshold precluding unjustified dismissal claims for
TPS Update for Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, and More: Employer I-9, E-Verify Checklists Following Agency Guidance
Takeaways USCIS and E-Verify have published coordinated employer guidance confirming how to handle I-9 and E-Verify compliance for current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries. TPS for Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria Federal courts in Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, and the District of Columbia have stayed, or paused, the planned termination of Burma, Ethiopia,… Continue Reading
Employee or Independent Contractor? US DOL Proposes to Revise Classification Standards
Companies using independent-contractor labor take note: The DOL proposes a return to the “economic reality” test for classification standards.