Court: AB 5 not a first amendment issue
Freelance journalists and photographers claimed AB 5 violates their free speech. The 9th Circuit rejected that, saying the legislation falls within the traditional sphere of state regulation.
Jab or job: Proceed with caution on mandatory vaccines
Organizations worldwide are weighing the benefits and challenges of requiring that their workforces be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Here is a look at the current landscape.
Getting the most out of remote work
With every indication remote work in some form is here to stay, there are ways to ensure a smooth experience. Watch it pay big dividends for your talent and your program.
Appeals court overturns AB 5 injunction, rules California truckers not ICs
A federal appeals court ruled that truck drivers in California should be classified as employees rather than independent contractors, overturning an injunction that stopped the trucking industry from coming under Assembly Bill 5, California’s get-tough law on independent contractor misclassification.
NLRB appointments: A different direction
With a new chairman and new acting general counsel, the National Labor Relations Board is expected to target Trump policies.
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.
Trump expected to push immigration limits in final days
In an interview with a Forbes contributor, an immigration attorney discusses the Trump Administration’s immigration regulatory agenda in its final days, recent court rulings and how late actions might affect companies, visa holders and students.
NY judge strikes down DOL co-employment rule
A federal district court in New York struck down a significant portion of the DOL’s new standard for establishing joint-employer liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Amazon to face security screen class action
New Jersey District Court reasons that post-shift security screens should be compensable under state law.
No CWS 3.0 next week
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