We Get Work

The widespread adoption of AI tools has the potential to increase efficiency in the workplace but can also create potential pitfalls if proper planning and processes are not in place.   On this episode of We get Privacy for work, we discuss how leveraging the seemingly innocuous AI note taker function can present unintended consequences if unlimited access or unprofessional commentary are not kept in check.  

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you.   

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you.   

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you.   

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you.   

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Knowing what data your organization is collecting and from whom is critical to effectively respond to cybersecurity data breaches and prepare for future incidents.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Data Privacy and Cybersecurity 01:54 Understanding Data Mapping 06:07 The Importance of Data Minimization 10:06 Legal Obligations and Compliance 14:02 Data Mapping Process and Best Practices

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to a special edition of We get work®, recorded live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get the insights from the conference, delivered directly to you. 

Welcome to this special edition of We get work®. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get those insights delivered directly to you live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference.

Welcome to this special edition of We get work®. Over 500 representatives from 260 companies gathered together to share valuable insights and best practices on workplace law issues impacting their business today. Here's your personal invitation to get those insights delivered directly to you live from Workplace Horizons 2025 in New York City, Jackson Lewis's annual Labor and Employment Law Conference.

Many federal and state laws require companies to have reasonable safeguards in the event of a data breach, but do not clarify what those protections actually are.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity Safeguards 02:24 Understanding Reasonable Safeguards 04:46 Conducting Data Security Risk Assessments 11:01 Navigating Legal Frameworks and Compliance 17:48 Implementing Effective Employee Training

Accommodation requests are evolving, and life sciences employers are witnessing a surge in diverse and creative requests.  Chapters 00:00 The Rise of Accommodation Requests in Life Sciences 05:44 Navigating the Interactive Process 12:10 Challenges in Fast-Paced Startups 16:57 Establishing Effective Accommodation Processes

As states increasingly introduce legislative requirements for how companies respond to cybersecurity threats, it is more important now than ever for organizations to have a plan in place to address data breaches if and when they occur.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to We get Privacy for work 01:39 Understanding Incident Response Plans 03:05 Key Components of an Incident Response Plan 08:45 The Importance of Preparedness and Practice 12:00 Creating Usable and Effective Plans 16:11 Actionable Steps During an Incident 19:03 Reviewing and Updating the Incident Response Plan

Accommodation requests for mental health issues are on the rise. Even though these types of disabilities might not be outwardly apparent, employers must address requests for mental health accommodations in the same way they would evaluate— and potentially accommodate—any disability as legally required. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mental Health Accommodations 03:08 The Interactive Process in Mental Health Accommodations 06:00 Challenges in Recognizing Mental Health Disabilities 08:53 The Role of Service Animals in the Workplace 12:12 Customizing the Interactive Process 15:11 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Biden-era guidance on responsible AI use has recently been removed from public-facing websites of certain federal agencies including the EEOC, OFCCP and DOL. However, that does not mean companies are not absolved from legal responsibilities when utilizing AI in support of business operations.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to AI in the Workplace 01:05 Deregulation of AI: A New Era 02:41 Impact of Presidential Administration on AI Policies 04:31 Changes in Federal Guidance on AI 07:12 State-Level Regulations and Compliance Challenges 10:08 The Balance Between Innovation and Regulation 12:06 Understanding Legal Risks in AI Usage 14:52 The Importance of Governance and Policy in AI 18:09 Conclusion and Future Considerations

Employers in the technology industry are preparing for monumental changes in immigration enforcement under the new presidential administration, from increased ICE site visits to I-9 audits.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Workplace Immigration Challenges 01:33 Concerns Over Enhanced Visa Vetting 04:42 Executive Orders and Their Implications 10:21 Anticipating Changes in Immigration Policies 14:20 Preparing for Immigration Enforcement 19:10 I-9 Compliance and Best Practices

The Department of Education has rolled out guidance on how it plans to enforce President Trump's recent EOs regarding "unlawful DEI." Although the guidance provides education institutions with some information regarding how to comply, many questions remain unanswered.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Organization Strategies 02:52 Understanding the New Department of Education Guidance 05:55 The Impact of Title VI on Higher Education 09:00 Admissions and the Essay Loophole 11:51 Curriculum and Academic Freedom 15:05 Protests and Free Speech on Campus 17:59 Compliance and Discriminatory Practices 20:53 Conclusion and Future Implications

Since taking office, President Trump has made significant changes at federal agencies affecting workplace regulations. In addition to appointing new leadership, President Trump swiftly removed sitting commissioners of the EEOC and NLRB, limiting a number of key agency operations. 

Manufacturing employers are facing more uncertainty than ever as the threats of reciprocal tariffs and supply shortages loom. Reductions in force may appear to be the most expedient solution but competing federal and state regulations may challenge that notion.  Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing 03:04 Understanding Reductions in Force and WARN Act Compliance 05:49 Lessons Learned from the Pandemic 09:08 Planning for Future Workforce Disruptions 12:02 Alternatives to Reductions in Force 15:06 Voluntary Separation Programs and Their Impact 17:52 Legal Considerations in Group Terminations 20:47 The WARN Act: Key Requirements and Exceptions 24:05 Recent Developments in WARN Act Enforcement 26:57 Conclusion and Future Considerations for Employers

Since his inauguration, President Trump has issued dozens of executive orders affecting employers, including higher education institutions. These orders have quickly created multiple compliance hurdles.

President Trump's recent executive orders call for the elimination and, in some cases, requisite penalties for certain DEI initiatives and the data collection and reporting that accompanies them. In addition to raising questions about company culture, these orders may conflict with the mandates of the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), creating compliance issues for global employers.  

From meal breaks to bonuses, employers in the healthcare industry manage one of the most complex workforces. They also face a spectrum of competing federal and state laws and regulations regarding employees' wages and hours.

While recent executive orders have attempted to dismantle DEI initiatives under the guise of illegality, it is crucial for employers today to understand how to maintain inclusivity across their workforce and support all employees as individuals. 

Ensuring the safety and security of residents in assisted living facilities (ALFs) is a top priority for many healthcare employers. Unfortunately, the theft of residents' valuable possessions remains a troubling issue that may undermine trust and well-being of essential healthcare workers.

Food establishments are committed to serving all customers fairly, including offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 

In light of President Trump's recent Executive Orders, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and policies are facing unprecedented scrutiny.

Leveraging data is one of an organization's most valuable assets. Metrics measure market competitiveness and help ensure pay equity and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Restaurant operators and employers may likely face significant challenges in hiring and retaining their workforces under the new administration.

Status of Forces Agreements—(SOFAs)—are designed to delineate the jurisdiction of military personnel and their dependents when stationed in a foreign country.

“All of this is to say that for 2025, and perhaps beyond, the writing appears to be on the wall as to true non-competes. They, whoever they are, are coming for employers who are aggressive in their choice of which employees are bound by true non-competes, the extent of the restrictions and the enforcement actions taken.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 00:45 FTC's Non-Compete Rule: A Legal Battle 06:00 Future of Non-Compete Legislation 08:51 Trends in Non-Compete Enforcement and Drafting

“Most of our clients and most employers out there understand that there's going to be a pendulum swing. The key thing for us right now is to make decisions that consider where the law is and where it might go, understanding that we have four-year terms in the presidential administrations and things always change.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 01:12 The Future of the NLRB and Union Activity 06:52 Organizing Trends and Worker Sentiment 12:04 Transactional Activity and Economic Impacts 15:48 Litigation Challenges and Future Outlook

“The only thing for sure that we can say about 2025 is that the changes are just going to keep coming. So, make sure that you've really got your eye on the ball, that you're plugged into your different resources so that you can stay ahead of the curve, be compliant and be the employer of choice.” Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 02:11 The Impact of PWFA on Employers 05:28 Return to Work Initiatives and Employee Accommodations 08:49 Mental Health Challenges in the Workplace 11:57 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Employment Practices 18:41 Trends in Paid Family Medical Leave Legislation

“It's like an AI chicken or the egg conundrum. Who should own the liability there? Should it be the developers of these technologies or should it be the users? If you're trying to make that determination, where does that line fall? This uncertainty has worked its way into different legislation across the country. It really reflects how these lawmakers are grappling with some of these issues that, frankly, don't have an easy answer.”  Chapters 00:00 Navigating Workplace Law in 2025 00:45 The Evolving Landscape of Workplace AI 10:06 Legislative Developments and Transparency in AI Laws 15:12 Looking Ahead: Predictions for AI in 2025