Homeland Security proposes whistleblower and fees protections: H-2 program update
The department seeks to clarify existing protections against employer-imposed fees, provide whistleblower protections and make H-2 portability permanent.
‘Not my employee’ clause offers the illusion of protection
Staffing contract language meant to exclude contingent workers from an organization’s benefits plan could lead to greater risk. Learn what those dangers can be.
Canada incentivizes companies to protect temporary foreign workers
Employers that comply with temporary foreign worker protection rules will enjoy a simplified application process, extended eligibility and being flagged in a job portal as a trusted employer.
IC engagement: Fixed-term contract costs company $550,000
Damages awarded to an independent contractor whose engagement was cut short underscore the need for companies to craft their contracts carefully — and include termination clauses.
Record $137 million award against Tesla slashed to $3.2 million
A Black temporary worker was awarded $3.2 million in a racial harassment case that initially resulted in a record $137 million judgment against the vehicle manufacturer.
Compliance: Grubhub misclassification finding may have big impact
Joint employment and misclassification cases discussed include a Grubhub driver’s win, which could have a big impact on the gig economy despite the small financial award.
OSHA issues ‘aggressive’ enforcement guidance
New enforcement guidance enacts harsher penalties for employers that repeatedly expose workers to life-threatening hazards or fail to comply with certain workplace safety and health requirements.
Benchmarks: Temp/contractor sourcing models
Vendor neutrality dominates the MSP landscape compared with the master supplier and hybrid models in terms of both temp/conractor spend as well as client count, according to an SIA report.
IC roundup: Think tank calculates misclassification costs
The Economic Policy Institute calculated the cost of independent contractor misclassification to workers and recommended government action to combat the issue. A healthcare benefits services firm and a bakery face fines involving ICs and temps.
NLRB restores contractors’ Section 7 rights in the workplace
The National Labor Relations Board last week restored the rights of workers employed by a contractor to engage in protected concerted activity in their workplace.
