Court revives Uber’s challenge to AB 5
A US appeals court revived a lawsuit brought by Uber and subsidiary Postmates against AB 5, a California law that aims to get tough on independent contractor misclassification.
IC roundup: Construction subcontractors, home healthcare provider face fines
The DOL recovered $633,029 in back wages for Washington DC contractors’ workers for misclassification and other violations; Louisiana healthcare provider faces $79,362 in fines.
Prop. 22: Appeals court rules firms can classify drivers as ICs
A California Court of Appeals ruled rideshare and delivery companies can classify their drivers as independent contractors under Proposition 22, overturning a prior ruling that the law violated the state’s constitution.
Equal treatment for temps: Lessons from across the pond
Existing policies in Europe provide a glimpse of what lies ahead for New Jersey employers following the passage of the state’s “Temp Worker Bill of Rights” legislation.
Hyundai takes action in response to underage workers found in supply chain
The automaker announces new workforce standards for its supply chain after reports of staffing firms supplying underage workers to its Alabama factory.
Ruling says Google is joint employer of YouTube contract workers
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is a joint employer of some YouTube workers subcontracted through Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., according to a NLRB ruling.
The big reveal: Building pay transparency into your policies
As more states and localities legislate pay transparency, attorney Lia Elliott discusses the effect on the ecosystem in a Staffing Industry Review article.
Common sense approach to background checks on ICs
As companies avoid exerting too much control over independent contractors to mitigate misclassification risk, some grow concerned that practices such as conducting background checks may be a red flag.
IC roundup: Geico misclassification lawsuit; hotel management firm faces fines
A class action lawsuit alleges Geico misclassifies captive insurance agents as independent contractors; a hotel management firm pays $113,613 in back wages and damages.
Managing a remote workforce: Next-generation program concerns
How, when and where your contingents work can critically impact your program’s operations, security, safety and cost. Here are some important considerations when developing remote work policies.
