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.
Background checks: Proceed with caution
Mitigating your risk is the purpose behind background checks, though conducting them requires caution. Here are some of the major laws to heed.
Data transfers: A multinational look at protecting worker data
A quick recap of some issues involved in transferring your contingent workers’ personal data between countries.
NLRB finalizes worker-friendly joint-employer status rule
The board issued its final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
Australian companies face millions in fines for use of unlicensed labor hirers
An engineering firm and its subcontractors face US$3.5 million in penalties for sourcing workers from unlicensed staffing firms in Australia.
DHS proposes changes to modernize H-1B rule
The planned modifications would increase efficiency, reduce fraud, improve processes and “give beneficiaries more choice between legitimate job offers.”
Law firm pushes back on mandatory employee classification for temp nurses
A letter to the US Department of Labor argues against a one-size-fits-all requirement that temporary nursing staff can’t be classified as independent contractors.
Agencies partner to enhance enforcement of employment laws, share information
The agreement between the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and the EEOC enables information sharing, joint investigations, training, outreach and enforcement.
EEOC sues Tesla, alleges both temps and employees engaged in discrimination
The agency filed another lawsuit against the automaker claiming widespread racial harassment at a manufacturing plant in Fremont, California.
