Seasonal worker shortage: US issues 35,000 more H-2B visas
The US issued 35,000 more H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers as employers struggle to fill seasonal positions.
Going global? Find the market best for you
An SIA report examines global contingent market complexity, providing insight for organizations and programs planning to expand their footprints.
Staffing firms, others in workforce solutions ecosystem respond to Ukraine invasion
The World Employment Confederation, which represents the staffing industry globally, condemned the invasion of Ukraine; many other businesses in the industry have also responded.
Easing the talent crisis? Work visa spouses gain automatic authorization
The Biden administration and immigration attorneys reached a settlement that allows spouses of some foreign workers in the US to automatically get work permits or extensions.
Employed or self-employed? A matter of personal service
UK court decisions regarding employment status of Deliveroo and Uber workers are seemingly at odds. SIA’s director of legal and regulatory research explains the differences between the cases.
UK to create watchdog to protect workers’ rights
A new watchdog group will be created to protect workers’ rights and clamp down on workplace abuse, the UK government announced this week.
IR35: Contractors to dispute employee status
Half of freelancers surveyed plan to challenge their classification as ‘employed for tax purposes,’ The Financial Times reported.
H-1B wage-hike rule delayed 18 months
The US Department of Labor announced May 13 an 18-month delay to the rule published in the final days of the Trump administration affecting the wages for certain workers on H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 non-immigrant visas.
Closing the pay gap
Gender pay inequality has been a longstanding issue that Equal Pay Day is meant to bring to light. With the pandemic setting women back, there’s much work to be done worldwide.
Australian buyer and director fined for using unlicensed labor hire firms
An Australian poultry processing plant and its director were fined AUD 150,000 (US$118,023) over the use of unlicensed labor hire companies. Offenses were uncovered during an investigation in 2019.
