US, Mexico partner to protect temporary foreign workers
The governments of the US and Mexico have agreed to strengthen protections for workers participating in temporary foreign worker programs.
Auto parts, logistics firms ordered to pay $5.6 million in IC misclassification case
The US Department of Labor ordered joint employers to pay back wages and liquidated damages to drivers after misclassifying them as independent contractors.
FTC proposes ban on noncompetes
The agency's proposed rule is based on a preliminary finding that noncompetes can violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
IC classification and joint employment on agencies’ agendas
Final rules on independent contractor classification and joint employment are among the Biden administration’s regulatory agenda this year, according to the US Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
USCIS: Increased fees for employment visas?
Fees for many employment-based visas may see substantial increases, including a 70% jump for H-1Bs.
Regulatory roundup: Pay transparency and more
Washington state enacts the most stringent pay transparency rules, freelancer legislation is vetoed in New York state and a controversial AI employment law in New York City is postponed.
2022: The year in review
Workers’ rights and the evolution of work garnered the most interest among contingent workforce managers. From regulating the staffing industry and management strategies to investments in robotics, here are the top stories of 2022.
IC rule change draws heated debate
A proposed new rule by the US Department of Labor covering independent contractor classification received nearly 50,000 comments, with several groups in opposition.
NLRB restores contractors’ Section 7 rights in the workplace
The National Labor Relations Board last week restored the rights of workers employed by a contractor to engage in protected concerted activity in their workplace.
Price tag for labor law violations likely to rise
The NLRB revised its make-whole remedy to ensure workers are compensated for all “direct or foreseeable pecuniary harm” suffered as a result of unfair labor practices.
