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Katherine Alvarez

About Katherine Alvarez

Katherine Alvarez is a managing editor for Staffing Industry Analysts. She can be reached at kalvarez (at) staffingindustry (dot) com.

Multi-agency investigation yields $1.3 million misclassification fines

|February 15th, 2023|

A joint investigation by agencies in New Jersey assessed more than $1.3 million in penalties and back wages for workers allegedly misclassified as independent contractors while working on a high-rise construction project.
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US plans pilot program to allow stateside H-1B visa renewals

|February 15th, 2023|

The US State Department is launching a pilot program to allow some workers on H1-B and L-1 visas to remain in the country while renewing their visas, something that hasn’t been permitted since 2004.
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Fair chance hiring: An innovative approach to talent acquisition, part 2

|February 8th, 2023|

The unique challenges of fair chance hiring programs can be overcome with sufficient knowledge, good policies and the right supportive staff, leading to great additions to your workforce.
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New Jersey ‘Temp Worker Bill of Rights’ to become law

|February 8th, 2023|

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation that requires temporary workers to be paid the average rate of pay and equivalent benefits as permanent employees performing the same work, among other provisions.
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Fair chance hiring: An innovative approach to talent acquisition

|February 1st, 2023|

Hiring today requires new strategies. From finding workers to bolstering DE&I metrics to building a brand recognized for having a positive impact within its community, fair chance hiring initiatives warrant a look.
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California sheds light on pay data reporting for contingents

|January 25th, 2023|

The California Civil Rights Department published an FAQ on the state’s pay data reporting law, which requires employers to disclose information on their contingent and contract workers.
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US, Mexico partner to protect temporary foreign workers

|January 25th, 2023|

The governments of the US and Mexico have agreed to strengthen protections for workers participating in temporary foreign worker programs.
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Appeals court denies Tesla’s motion

|January 11th, 2023|

A California state appeals court ruled against Tesla's bid to compel arbitration, clearing the way for a class-action race discrimination lawsuit.
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IC classification and joint employment on agencies’ agendas

|January 11th, 2023|

Final rules on independent contractor classification and joint employment are among the Biden administration’s regulatory agenda this year, according to the US Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
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USCIS: Increased fees for employment visas?

|January 4th, 2023|

Fees for many employment-based visas may see substantial increases, including a 70% jump for H-1Bs.
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