The rule gives additional teeth to an almost 16-year-old law meant to force health insurers to cover mental health and substance use benefits at the same level as physical healthcare.

Meaningful work is non-negotiable,” according to Phil Willburn, vice president of people analytics, insights and experiences at Workday.

The small business labor market — which can be a leading indicator for the broader market — shows signs of cooling, according to Paychex.

Although 43% of employers responding to a survey said they support workers’ career paths, few said they offer interesting and challenging work.

The federal government considers itself a “model employer,” in that private sector employers often follow its lead.