Wisconsin launches worker misclassification task force
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed an executive order launching a joint enforcement task force on payroll fraud and worker misclassification.
Regulatory update: DOL joint-employer rule, California IC bill; ACA fate
Joint employment, independent contractor classification and the fate of the Affordable Care Act each saw recent developments.
DOL publishes new overtime rule
The Office of the Federal Register last week officially published the proposal that would make more employees eligible for overtime. The public comments period end May 21.
Seattle targets IC misclassification
The Seattle City Council passed a resolution targeting the misclassification of workers as independent contractors when they should be designated as employees.
NLRB rejects request to stop proposed joint-employer rule
NLRB Chairman John Ring last week rejected a request from two Democratic House lawmakers to back off on the board’s proposed joint-employer rule reverting to a more narrow scope.
Supreme Court: Trucking company cannot force arbitration in IC case
All transportation workers are exempt from the Federal Arbitration Act, which otherwise deems arbitration binding, the court ruled.
Opposing H-1B program changes
A trade group voices its concerns over proposed rule while endorsing streamlining the visa process.
H-1B proposal would benefit higher-educated applicants
Proposed changes to the H-1B visa system would streamline the application process and increase the number of such visas going to workers with a master’s degree or higher, but business leaders raise concerns.
Amazon sets minimum pay to $15/hr in US, including contingents
Online retail giant Amazon announced it will increase its hourly minimum wage to $15 for all US workers, including contingents, and encourages other companies to follow suit.
Procurement software firm buys VMS provider DCR workforce
The acquisition could be a watershed moment for the industry, signaling a potential shift away from traditional MSP partners
