H-1B filing season nears; visa demand to be high — again
The application filing season for H-1B visas begins April 1. While changes established by the Trump administration go into effect, demand is still expected to outpace supply.
Lower-skilled work visa program introduced
A lawmaker introduced a bill last week seeking to establish a year-round, nonfarm work visa for lower-skilled workers, such as construction workers.
Court tosses Infosys, Apple visa fraud case for second time
A federal judge dismissed lawsuit accusing Apple and India-based IT services firm Infosys of engaging in a visa scam.
Overtime at last: Complying With DOL’s proposed pay rule
The DOL announced a much-anticipated proposal to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime threshold. What it means to employers.
Victoria labor hire law starts next month
In a staffing firm licensing scheme going into effect in Victoria, Australia, client companies could face AUD$500,000 for using unlicensed staffing firms.
Safety check: Dwindling audit numbers raise red flags
A local editorial board sounded the alarm over workplace safety audits of staffing agencies in Ontario. Audits aside, workplace safety should be a paramount concern of every employer, writes Managing Editor Sharon Thomas in The Staffing Stream.
UK: IR35 off-payroll rules’ private-sector expansion
The UK government opens consultation on private-sector IR35 independent contractor tax rules.
Court hands oil industry IC classification win
The Fifth Circuit ruled drilling engineers in the oil & gas industry are independent contractors in reversal of lower court ruling.
DOL enters joint-employer fray
Mirroring steps from the NLRB, the US Department of Labor seeks to roll back an Obama-era joint-employer policy.
Seattle targets IC misclassification
The Seattle City Council passed a resolution targeting the misclassification of workers as independent contractors when they should be designated as employees.
