Younger temps less safe
Saying newer, younger workers face more safety risks, the Canadian labor minister announces fines against a tool manufacturer for a temporary worker’s injuries.
Expediting MSP Contracts
Sometimes the contract process is far too long and painful. How to work with MSPs, lawyers and other stakeholders to make it smoother and more timely.
Background checks: Ask this, not that
While, in general, an employer may ask questions about an applicant's or employee's background, or require a background check, the recruitment process is becoming a minefield.
DOL targets work visa fraud
US Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta announced actions to confront foreign visa program fraud and abuse.
New York’s ‘Freelance Isn’t Free’ law now in effect
New York City's new freelancer law put in place new rules, effective Monday, on how buyers must deal with independent contractors.
Double exposure: Protect against cyber threats
An article in the May issue of Staffing Industry Review magazine highlights what staffing firms need to do to protect client data from cyber attacks.
Wanted: 75K data protection officers
Within a year, more than 75,000 workers will be required in and out of the EU to comply with pending data protection rules — a tall order considering the job requirements.
Construction company fined $100,000 in temp’s death
A South Dakota construction company has been fined nearly $100,000 by the OSHA following an investigation into the death of a contingent worker in a December 2016 building collapse, Kelo.com reports.
Legal roundup: Settlement, restitution and safety liability
Instacart to pay $4.6 million to settle IC misclassification suit; staffing buyer pays restitution for wage and hour violations; another buyer is cited for carbon monoxide exposure incident.
Businesses stand against Calif. jobs bill
New bill could hamper employer flexibility in hiring temps in California, put additonal burdens on employers and expose them to more potential litigation.
Temps' healthcare coverage, what they like to be called, communication preferences
Experts share how they went about tracking their non-employees, and their future strategies for Total Talent Management