Equal treatment for temps: Lessons from across the pond
Existing policies in Europe provide a glimpse of what lies ahead for New Jersey employers following the passage of the state’s “Temp Worker Bill of Rights” legislation.
The big reveal: Building pay transparency into your policies
As more states and localities legislate pay transparency, attorney Lia Elliott discusses the effect on the ecosystem in a Staffing Industry Review article.
Common sense approach to background checks on ICs
As companies avoid exerting too much control over independent contractors to mitigate misclassification risk, some grow concerned that practices such as conducting background checks may be a red flag.
Multi-agency investigation yields $1.3 million misclassification fines
A joint investigation by agencies in New Jersey assessed more than $1.3 million in penalties and back wages for workers allegedly misclassified as independent contractors while working on a high-rise construction project.
New Jersey ‘Temp Worker Bill of Rights’ to become law
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation that requires temporary workers to be paid the average rate of pay and equivalent benefits as permanent employees performing the same work, among other provisions.
OSHA issues ‘aggressive’ enforcement guidance
New enforcement guidance enacts harsher penalties for employers that repeatedly expose workers to life-threatening hazards or fail to comply with certain workplace safety and health requirements.
Unfair labor practice charge filed against Google, staffing firm
The Alphabet Workers Union, which represents contingent and directly employed workers at Google, filed an unfair labor practice charge against Google’s parent company and its staffing subcontractor.
IC roundup: Think tank calculates misclassification costs
The Economic Policy Institute calculated the cost of independent contractor misclassification to workers and recommended government action to combat the issue. A healthcare benefits services firm and a bakery face fines involving ICs and temps.
Employment concerns: Lawmakers tackle worker protections
From pay transparency and paid leave to tightening restrictions against temporary work and the use of AI, governing entities worldwide are poised to address employment concerns in 2023.
California sheds light on pay data reporting for contingents
The California Civil Rights Department published an FAQ on the state’s pay data reporting law, which requires employers to disclose information on their contingent and contract workers.
