Riot Games’ $100 million gender discrimination settlement approved
Courts approve the video game developer’s settlement of a 2018 gender discrimination case involving 1,548 female staffers and contractors.
Immigration: Florida crackdown affects employers
Mandating the use of E-Verify, Florida wields penalties for employers that don’t comply in its crackdown on illegal immigration.
The risks of using a global EOR
Organizations engaging talent internationally may benefit from the employer of record model, but its use can bring all manner of legal and administrative complications.
AI regulation is not one size fits all, part 1
Organizations are turning to artificial intelligence to overcome human biases in hiring, but questions remain about its effectiveness.
Company cuts all staffing firm ties citing joint-employer finding
An East Coast seafood supplier will no longer procure workers from staffing firms after the NLRB determined it was a joint employer following an unfair labor practice charge.
Record $137 million award against Tesla slashed to $3.2 million
A Black temporary worker was awarded $3.2 million in a racial harassment case that initially resulted in a record $137 million judgment against the vehicle manufacturer.
Managing a remote workforce: Next-generation program concerns
How, when and where your contingents work can critically impact your program’s operations, security, safety and cost. Here are some important considerations when developing remote work policies.
Monitoring remote contingent workers
We discuss how CW program managers should approach this delicate process. Best practices include sharing information with the workers.
New York codifies absence protections with ‘no-fault’ ban
New York codifies absence protections with a ban on “no-fault“ attendance policies. This law is a “good reminder” to review your policies, an attorney advises.
Marijuana potholes: Direction needed amidst conflicting laws
Conflicting regulations between states and the federal government create potential legal issues around hiring and managing talent, writes an attorney in Staffing Industry Review magazine.
