Regulatory

Judge halts NLRB’s controversial joint-employer rule

|March 13th, 2024|

The agency’s chair vows the action “is not the last word” and is reviewing next steps.
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Judge puts Illinois’ equal benefits on hold

|March 13th, 2024|

The prohibition will last at least until the end of a court fight, which will decide whether such a regulation is legal.
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Congressional Republicans seek to throw out DOL’s new IC rule

|March 13th, 2024|

Lawmakers are pushing to overturn the new multifactor “economic reality” test for independent contractor classification, which went into effect this week.
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Iowa aims to cap temporary nurse bill rates but faces opposition

|March 6th, 2024|

Healthcare organizations in Iowa could see bill rates capped at 150% of the statewide average wage if Iowa House file 2391 passes.
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New joint-employer rule delayed as opposition mounts

|February 28th, 2024|

The federal judge’s delay of the NLRB rule change for determining joint-employer status highlights challenges the regulation faces from lawsuits and legislators. 
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EU agency workers injured at work entitled to same compensation as employees

|February 28th, 2024|

Temp workers permanently disabled due to a work-related accident should receive compensation equal to that provided to companies’ direct hires, Forbes Spain reports.
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Australia passes landmark ‘same job, same pay’ regulation

|February 14th, 2024|

Program managers must grasp complex legislation before contracting with contingent workers.
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District of Columbia joins pay transparency law movement

|February 14th, 2024|

If approved by Congress, employers of all sizes will be required to disclose salary ranges in job listings and posted descriptions.
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Need to know: New European ESG reporting standards

|February 7th, 2024|

As the topic draws attention from governments, investors and consumers, large companies should take note of new regulations.
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California legislators take aim at IC misclassification laws

|January 31st, 2024|

Republican lawmakers from the Golden State are targeting AB 5 and the DOL’s new rule.
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