Senate releases $1 trillion coronavirus relief proposal
July 29, 2020 6:11 amThe legislation includes liability protection for businesses, reductions in unemployment subsidies, additional funding for Paycheck Protection Program loans and more.
US Chamber, national business groups file lawsuit over H-1B and other visa suspensions
July 29, 2020 6:10 amThe US Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation and others last week sued the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department over the recent executive order suspending the entry of visa holders.
Security guard companies owe more than $900,000 to misclassified ICs
July 29, 2020 6:10 amFour security guard companies in Puerto Rico and their principals owe $715,685 in back wages and damages for FLSA violations in IC misclassification case.
Health screening required when returning to the office; some tools
July 22, 2020 7:05 amCompanies are preparing for the return to the office, and many workers not only appear on board, but are prepared to comply with mandatory testing. An SIA editor takes a look at a few products in the market.
Design a game plan even if change is forced on your CW program
July 22, 2020 7:05 amBefore embracing any changes forced upon your program by the pandemic and economic downturn, such as remote work, take the time to design a compelling strategy. How will it help your program meet its stated goals?
Arbitration, interstate commerce and the last-mile IC driver
July 22, 2020 7:00 amLast year, the US Supreme Court ruled the Federal Arbitration Act did not apply to transportation workers engaged in interstate commerce. Now, several independent contractor misclassification cases hinge on that ruling.