Regulatory

Canada seeks ban on use of replacement workers during work stoppages

|November 29th, 2023|

A proposed bill could make it illegal for Canadian employers in federally regulated industries to bring in replacement workers during union strikes or lockouts.
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Effective date of new joint employer rules delayed

|November 29th, 2023|

The NLRB has delayed by two months implementing its final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status.
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Background checks: Proceed with caution

|November 15th, 2023|

Mitigating your risk is the purpose behind background checks, though conducting them requires caution. Here are some of the major laws to heed.
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Data transfers: A multinational look at protecting worker data

|November 1st, 2023|

A quick recap of some issues involved in transferring your contingent workers’ personal data between countries.
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NLRB finalizes worker-friendly joint-employer status rule

|November 1st, 2023|

The board issued its final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
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Australian companies face millions in fines for use of unlicensed labor hirers

|November 1st, 2023|

An engineering firm and its subcontractors face US$3.5 million in penalties for sourcing workers from unlicensed staffing firms in Australia.
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DHS proposes changes to modernize H-1B rule

|October 25th, 2023|

The planned modifications would increase efficiency, reduce fraud, improve processes and “give beneficiaries more choice between legitimate job offers.”
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Law firm pushes back on mandatory employee classification for temp nurses

|October 18th, 2023|

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.
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Agencies partner to enhance enforcement of employment laws, share information

|October 4th, 2023|

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.
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EEOC sues Tesla, alleges both temps and employees engaged in discrimination

|October 4th, 2023|

The agency filed another lawsuit against the automaker claiming widespread racial harassment at a manufacturing plant in Fremont, California.
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