Buyers liable for $1.6 million in subcontractors’ wage violations in California
Trader Joe’s and Grocery Outlet may be on the hook for $825,813 each for their subcontractor’s failure to pay proper wages.
Petition denied: Trump’s work visa crackdown continues
As H-1B visa rejections skyrocket, contingent workforce managers will have to work with legal counsel to navigate the environment or, possibly, find varied sources of US workers.
Fiera Foods announces probe following temp worker’s death
Facing outcry from labor groups, Fiera Foods hires former Ontario attorney general to conduct a review of its health and safety practices.
Uber launches staffing app
Uber Technologies Inc. is entering the more traditional contingent workforce staffing market with the rollout of its Uber Works industrial staffing app in Chicago.
Potential IC legislation has flaws, may not benefit workers
A US House subcommittee heard testimony from attorneys and others on independent contractor classification, the fallacy of flexibility and the effects of proposed legislation on law-abiding employers.
Temp workers’ death leads to calls for action against buyer
A union and government officials call for action against a buyer after fifth temp worker fatality; other enterprises need to proactively address contingent workers safety issues.
Trump administration expands overtime eligibility, raises concerns
In its final overtime rule released Monday, the DOL is increasing the amount “executive, administrative or professional employees” must be paid in order for companies to exempt them from overtime.
Tech Roundup: LinkedIn’s skill assessments; Upwork MSP partnership; Waymo’s autonomous rides
LinkedIn announced a new skills assessment platform for workers and online staffing firm Upwork reported its first MSP partnership. Waymo, a division of Google, reported the number of rides given by its autonomous vehicle passenger service.
AB 5 shines spotlight on IC classification; Uber drivers to remain contractors
Uber will continue classifying its drivers as independent contractors even after the passage last week of California’s Assembly Bill 5.
California Senate approves tough IC law
The California Senate Tuesday passed AB 5, which puts in place the more strict “ABC” test for determining independent contractor compliance.
