California expands wage reporting rules, adds contingent workers to the mix
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that expands pay reporting and disclosure requirements for most employers, including those engaging contingent workers.
U-turn ahead: UK to repeal IR35 reforms
The UK is fulfilling its new prime minister’s promise to scrap IR35 off-payroll working rules. While welcome news, experts urge caution from employers and push for clear government guidance.
Benchmarks: Bill rates rise, but one-quarter report decrease
Sixty-nine percent of contingent workforce programs have faced increasing bill rates over the past year, but the amount of the increase varied, and some saw a decrease.
Bill, pay rates to increase in 2022 despite softening demand: SIA report
SIA’s recent Pulse Survey of staffing firms suggests pay rates and bill rates will increase in 2022 despite softening demand.
IC roundup: Georgia ‘employee’ definition; Florida shield
Georgia redefines “employee” for unemployment benefits but restricts local governments’ authority; Florida shields businesses from misclassification claims when providing assistance to independent contractors during declared emergencies.
IC classification, remote workers and state law: Which laws apply?
An appeals court ruling in a worker misclassification case offers guidance for determining what law applies to out-of-state workers, attorneys for Littler Mendelson wrote.
Staffing buyer implicated in alleged no-poach scheme
Illinois’ attorney general says Vee Pak colluded with its staffing providers to keep temporary workers from moving between staffing firms, “trapping them in low-paying jobs.”
Queen’s Jubilee: Paid time off depends on the contract
As the UK prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne, here’s what employers need to know about workers’ entitlements.
Instacart loses arbitration bid in IC misclassification case
In its misclassification case against the grocery delivery app, San Diego does not “stand in the shoes” of workers and thus is not bound to their arbitration agreement, an appeals court ruled. San Diego asserts unfair competitive advantage.
Massachusetts top court questions gig worker ballot measure
A ballot measure that would ask voters whether drivers for app-based companies like Uber and Lyft should be treated as independent contractors draws doubts from Massachusetts’ top court, Reuters reported.
