Roofer faces manslaughter charges in IC’s fatal fall
The employer claims he cannot force independent contractors to use protective gear, the Portland Press Herald reports. OSHA says otherwise.
Contingent’s fingers amputated: Employer and staffing supplier face $300,000 in penalties
A food manufacturer and its staffing provider face $300,000 in proposed penalties after a temporary worker lost two fingers while cleaning machinery.
Supreme Court refuses trucker classification case
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal of a lawsuit over how the California Department of Labor Relations determines whether a truck driver is a company employee or an independent contractor, Overdrive Online reports.
Court tosses Infosys, Apple visa fraud case for second time
A federal judge dismissed lawsuit accusing Apple and India-based IT services firm Infosys of engaging in a visa scam.
Facility pays $100K in back pay to misclassified workers
A retirement home operator has paid $103,389 in back wages to 20 employees after the US Department of Labor determined they were misclassified as independent contractors.
Safety check: Dwindling audit numbers raise red flags
A local editorial board sounded the alarm over workplace safety audits of staffing agencies in Ontario. Audits aside, workplace safety should be a paramount concern of every employer, writes Managing Editor Sharon Thomas in The Staffing Stream.
Farms are joint employers with staffing firm in EEOC discrimination case
Two farms in Washington state were found to be joint employers with a staffing provider in a discrimination lawsuit brought by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
DOL recovers $5.6 million in back pay for hurricane recovery contractors
Independent contractor misclassification and other violations led to the recovery of $5.6 million in back wages and benefits owed to 993 workers performing hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
Going in-house? Tread carefully
A concern when developing an in-house program is that you don't always know what you don't know. Here’s a guide to keep you on track.
Stay one step ahead
Over- and underestimating the pace and magnitude of impending change can be perilous. Be sure your program is prepared for change.
