State voters decide on IC status, minimum wage and marijuana usage
November 4, 2020 9:20 amThe US presidential election remains undecided, but more was at stake in Tuesday’s election at the state level. Voters weighed minimum wage and marijuana usage, while independent contractor usage got a boost in California.
Remote work broadens the talent pool. How it can work in your favor
November 4, 2020 8:00 amRemote work may alleviate the talent shortage by expanding buyers’ access beyond their own locations. Other challenges arise from this, however, requiring buyers to develop a strategy to manage remote contingents.
Sponsored: VMS gives companies a competitive edge
November 4, 2020 7:58 amTo make informed decisions, companies need better visibility into their entire workforce. Beeline’s managing director, Europe, Manuel Roger, outlines the benefits of the VMS, how it drives customer behavior and enables a total talent management strategy.
H-1B visa selection: DHS looks to replace lottery system with a wage-based process
November 4, 2020 7:55 amThe US Department of Homeland Security has proposed changing the H-1B selection process to prioritize wage levels rather than the current lottery-based system when registrations exceed the visa cap.
Attorneys general oppose Department of Labor’s independent contractor rule
November 4, 2020 7:48 amA group of 24 attorneys general argue the Department of Labor’s new IC classification rule could lower wages and strip employer-sponsored health coverage for millions of workers.
Looking to shape up your supplier pool? Identify suppliers via SIA lists
November 4, 2020 7:45 amAs programs explore altering their supplier pipelines, they can look to Staffing Industry Analysts’ reports to identify firms that can be a fit for their needs, such as the Largest US Staffing Firms list, released recently.