Platform workers’ rights: What are the risk for employers and their staffing providers?
As the European Union nears a final directive on platform workers’ rights, here's how contingent workforce programs might be affected.
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.
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.
ID verification: Are your contingents really who they say they are?
Validating the true identity of your potential workers presents challenges as automation, AI and remote work become commonplace.
Lawsuit filed to stop ‘costly and burdensome’ Illinois temp regulation
The suit argues the new rules for contingent workers impose extraordinary burden, cost and compliance risk and guarantee noncompliance.
Ontario’s new licensing requirement faces six-month delay
Recognizing the problems it could cause, the Canadian province postponed the implementation of its licensing plan for temp providers and recruiters.
Canada seeks ban on use of replacement workers during work stoppages
A proposed bill could make it illegal for Canadian employers in federally regulated industries to bring in replacement workers during union strikes or lockouts.
Effective date of new joint employer rules delayed
The NLRB has delayed by two months implementing its final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status.
When co-employment is your financial friend
Often considered a foe to the contingent workforce program, co-employment offers significant financial benefits, and avoiding it can put your program in peril.
