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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.

DHS proposes changes to modernize H-1B rule

|October 25th, 2023|

The planned modifications would increase efficiency, reduce fraud, improve processes and “give beneficiaries more choice between legitimate job offers.”
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White House seeks to strengthen protections for H-2B workers

|October 25th, 2023|

In a report released Oct. 19, a task force announced new efforts to improve protections for vulnerable workers in the H-2B program.
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California to up minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25

|October 18th, 2023|

A new law will progressively raise the minimum wage for all California healthcare employees over the next decade to $25 per hour.
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116 Canadian employers in breach of TFWP rules, fines total $1.5 million

|October 11th, 2023|

Some 6% of participating employers were found to be out of compliance based on an Employment and Social Development Canada inspection; 93 faced monetary penalties.
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Agencies partner to enhance enforcement of employment laws, share information

|October 4th, 2023|

The agreement between the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and the EEOC enables information sharing, joint investigations, training, outreach and enforcement.
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Hire-train-deploy strategies: Talent, diversity, skills and more

|September 27th, 2023|

The recruiting model can provide reliable talent pipelines with reduced turnover and increased loyalty. Industry experts weigh in.
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Bill rates, layoffs and other supplier trends: Pulse

|September 27th, 2023|

Fewer firms are reporting increased bill rates. This and other valuable insights into the suppliers’ environment can be found in SIA's recent Pulse report, which provides staffing firm insights that can help buyers stay informed of supplier trends.
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Flowers Foods reaches $55 million settlement in IC misclassification case

|September 27th, 2023|

The Wonder Bread and Tastykake bakery agreed to settle with nearly 500 drivers who claimed they were misclassified as independent contractors.
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Uncertainly brings opportunity: What’s ahead for the industry

|September 20th, 2023|

From automation to favorable economic trends, opportunities abound for the workforce solutions ecosystem. Read about these and other takeaways from the keynote address delivered at SIA’s annual CWS Summit.
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Governor issues executive order to study AI’s future in California

|September 13th, 2023|

A “groundbreaking” executive order directs the Golden State to study its potential use of artificial intelligence. What it means for employers.
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