Sears to pay $1.6 million to injured independent contractor
No exclusive remedy: A Connecticut jury awarded an independent contractor $1.6 million for workplace injury sustained in a Sears warehouse.
Crowdsourcing firm CEO faces criminal indictment
The CEO of crowdsourcing firm Springleap, a so-called “TaskRabbit for research,” faces up to 15 years in prison if found guilty of felony larceny charges for misleading investors.
Whistleblower protections: Temps are covered, too
Employees who report improper or unlawful practices are protected by law to ensure they are not retaliated against — and those protections include temps assigned to your company. Read how you and your suppliers should react.
Company cited in death of temporary worker
The Tennessee OSHA has issued citations to Bush Brothers after an investigation into an accident in which a temporary worker was caught in a pallet de-stacker and later died, according to a report by WVLT.
Your CW penetration rate matters
With increased contingent worker usage comes more complex demands on CW programs. Whether it's the entire organization that is highly contingent or select functions, program owners need to know.
Misclassification: New Jersey AG files brief in couriers’ case
New Jersey speaks out about couriers’ misclassification case; Virginia announces misclassification initiative.
Massachusetts reforms noncompetes
Massachusetts has passed reforms governing the use of noncompete agreements, including for independent contractor relationships. The National Law Review details what employers need to know.
OSHA: New bulletins on temporary worker safety
Part of a campaign that began in 2013, the bulletins discuss the responsibilities of staffing firms and client companies when worksites have airborne contaminants or high noise levels.
NLRB announces pilot program to expand mediation service
The National Labor Relations Board is launching a pilot program to increase the use of its mediation program.
‘No-poach’ agreements under inquiry from state Attorneys General
The Attorneys General from 11 states have sent a letter requesting information on no-poaching agreements in franchise contracts to eight national fast-food franchisors.
