Trucking group sues California over ABC test ruling
California truckers sue to stop the enforcement of the state’s new ABC standard for independent contractor classification.
Industry coalition: USCIS’s H-1B interpretations ‘perplexing’ and ‘disruptive’ to business
Coalition representing firms such as Microsoft and Google says the agency’s H-1B actions do not follow statute and asks legal counsel to review the regulations and its policies ahead of the next application season.
Ontario Bill 148: Official repeal proposed
Ontario lawmakers introduced legislation meant to make good on Premier Doug Ford's promise to scrap Bill 148, which granted equal pay for temporary workers, raised the minimum wage, among other provisions.
IC classification options: Clearing up muddy waters?
A new ruling out of California clarifies in what type of IC classification cases the California Supreme Court’s “ABC” test ruling applies.
IT group: USCIS oversteps H-1B authority in limiting duration
An association for IT services companies has filed suit against USCIS, saying the agency has unlawfully shortened H-1B visa lengths.
New Jersey temps to get paid leave; ICs not covered
New Jersey on Oct. 29 joins 9 other states and the District of Columbia in mandating paid sick leave in the state.
Sears to pay $1.6 million to injured independent contractor
No exclusive remedy: A Connecticut jury awarded an independent contractor $1.6 million for workplace injury sustained in a Sears warehouse.
Supplier diversity matters
Achieving diversity is tricky, but attaining it brings many tangible benefits, including making one’s program — as well as the company overall — more attractive as an employer.
NYC votes on ride-share driver minimum wage, vehicle caps
A minimum wage for ride-hailing app drivers as well as a cap on the number of related licenses are being decided today by the New York City Council.
Benchmarks: CW program swings to HR ownership
According to Staffing Industry Analysts’ most recent Workforce Solutions Buyer Survey, HR now owns more of the CW programs than procurement.
