Gig worker jobs hit hard by Covid-19
May 20, 2020 7:05 amWith unemployment levels rising at unprecedented rates, this portion of the workforce faces dire circumstances. Here’s the big picture for global gig workers.
Sponsored: ‘Meeting the talent where they are’
May 20, 2020 7:04 amWorkMarket’s Jens Audenaert, division vice president and general manager, discusses how a freelancer management system, or FMS, can help program managers be intentional about their contingent workforce planning.
AFL-CIO sues to make DOL issue virus safety rule
May 20, 2020 7:03 amThe AFL-CIO has sued to force the US department of Labor to issue a rule requiring employers to protect workers from Covid-19, Law360 reports.
SIA introduces the 40 Under 40 for 2020
May 20, 2020 7:03 amSIA honors the fourth class of the Staffing Industry 40 Under 40, who, subsequent to their selection, were thrust into a different world by the Covid-19 pandemic. Undaunted, they have been committed to helping their communities through the crisis.
California’s AB 5 survives more challenges
May 20, 2020 7:03 amA Republican challenge to California’s AB 5 law fizzled last week; a federal judge dismissed a trucking association’s lawsuit challenging the law, Courthouse News reports.
USCIS seeks surcharge on visa applications
May 20, 2020 7:03 amUS Citizenship and Immigration Services is asking Congress to approve a 10% surcharge to its visa application fees, the Wall Street Journal reported.