Activision Blizzard to settle $54 million bias lawsuit, including contingents
The video game maker agreed to settle allegations of discrimination against women, both directly employed and contract workers.
Benchmarks: Staffing firms automating processes, but selectively and ‘very gradually’
Staffing companies are increasingly implementing automation in selected processes.
Court rejects Bimbo Bakeries’ counterclaim in IC misclassification case
A judge ruled against the company’s counterclaim that distribution drivers should repay monies earned as independent contractors to offset damages if the bakery was found to have misclassified them.
CW Program Game Changer in the spotlight
Each week, we highlight a 2023 CW Program Game Changer — a professional who has elevated their program to the next level. This week features Christy Danielson, strategic procurement category manager, AC (agency contractor) labor at Hewlett Packard Enterprises.
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Top CW technologies to consider in 2024
A timely look at how to plan next year’s technology roadmap and which technologies to examine.
Providers weigh in on bill rates, new order slowdown and more: Pulse report
These insights will help you become a more educated buyer and better partner to your staffing suppliers.
Legislation aims to remove fish processors from H-2B cap
A proposed bill would exempt seafood processing workers from the limits on H-2B visas, allowing processors to fully staff their operations during harvest season.
Misclassification lawsuit alleges FedEx violated anti-racketeering law
Reuters reports a lawsuit filed by PYNQ Logistics Services seeks a court determination that PYNQ’s relationship with FedEx Ground is that of an employee rather than a contractor.
OSHA cites food processing firm after second temp in a year suffers amputation
The agency cited Zwanenberg Food Group USA after a temp worker’s finger was amputated while cleaning a meat grinder that lacked required safety guards.
