Closing the pay gap
Gender pay inequality has been a longstanding issue that Equal Pay Day is meant to bring to light. With the pandemic setting women back, there’s much work to be done worldwide.
IC misclassification penalties built into state’s paid leave law
New Mexico’s Healthy Workplaces Act, which requires all employees be provided paid leave for sick time, safe time, or other reasons, also provides penalties for independent contractor misclassification.
Maine buyer faces penalties in H-2A visa investigation
A tomato grower has paid $245,351 in back wages and $92,114 in civil money penalties for violating labor provisions of the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Visa Program and the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
Back in the building
Working from home is not an option for many businesses. As the world recovers from the pandemic, here are some ideas to woo contingent workers back to physical locales.
As IC usage grows, manage your risk
Contingent workforce managers plan to increase their usage of independent contractors. Here are some steps you can take to mitigate your risk when using this strategic worker classification.
Apple penalizes supplier after problems at facility in India
Apple Inc. has put an iPhone manufacturer on probation — and will not award it new business — for breaching its code of conduct after violence broke out at the supplier’s facility over alleged nonpayment to contingent workers.
IC classification cases: Uber/Lyft, Postmates, gentlemen’s club
Judges hear arguments in Uber and Lyft’s fight to keep classifying drivers as ICs; a Postmates driver sues over status; and exotic dancers prevail in misclassification fight.
Spain to fine companies that perpetuate the wage gap
Spain is moving to outlaw the wage gap between men and women, making it mandatory for companies to disclose the salaries of their employees or face fines, The Associated Press reported.
H1-B roundup: Judge blocks Trump work visa orders; DOL reforms pay methodology
A US district judge ruled the president does not have the authority to cast aside immigration laws; the DOL issued an interim final rule reforming the prevailing wage methodology used in several foreign worker programs.
Don’t overlook IC compliance and payrolling services when direct sourcing
For a direct-sourcing initiative to be successful, the program needs providers for independent contractor compliance and payrolling. How to find the right fit.
