Trucking company agrees to $100 million IC settlement
A trucking company has agreed to settle a nearly decade-old independent contractor misclassification lawsuit for up to $100 million.
Creating a cohesive team with contingents
HR experts share tips on maintaining a positive working environment for employee and nonemployee workers on Forbes.com.
Contract or control: Ninth Circuit vacates lower court IC ruling
A district court erred when it focused on the contract and not the control exerted over independent contractors, said the Ninth Circuit court in remanding the case.
Victoria labor hire law starts next month
In a staffing firm licensing scheme going into effect in Victoria, Australia, client companies could face AUD$500,000 for using unlicensed staffing firms.
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.
Addressing root cause in a program and beyond
Worrying about contingent turnover? Accidents don’t just happen. Dig deep to get to what really needs fixing.
UK: IR35 off-payroll rules’ private-sector expansion
The UK government opens consultation on private-sector IR35 independent contractor tax rules.
Program revamp: Realigning with partners
How involved should suppliers be in program renovations? An article in Staffing Industry Review details how Southwest Airlines included its suppliers, to the benefit of both.
Understanding the VICA decision-making methodology
The strategic methodology necessary to making the right decision for your program. If even one element is unattainable, the program strategy is doomed to fail.
