Uber launches staffing app
October 9, 2019 8:07 amUber Technologies Inc. is entering the more traditional contingent workforce staffing market with the rollout of its Uber Works industrial staffing app in Chicago.
Supreme Court denies IC case review, ABC test stands
October 9, 2019 8:07 amThe US Supreme Court let stand a lower court finding that a federal law limiting state regulation of the trucking industry does not preempt New Jersey’s wage-and-hour law.
Benchmarks: Gross margin and bill rate trends
October 9, 2019 7:34 am25.3% was the average gross margin among 16 publicly traded staffing firms tracked by SIA in 2018.
MSP spend at $141 billion, SOW an untapped sphere
October 2, 2019 7:24 amBuyer interest in alternative talent acquisition models may drive a slowdown in the growth of MSP spend.
Potential IC legislation has flaws, may not benefit workers
October 2, 2019 7:24 amA US House subcommittee heard testimony from attorneys and others on independent contractor classification, the fallacy of flexibility and the effects of proposed legislation on law-abiding employers.
Temp workers’ death leads to calls for action against buyer
October 2, 2019 7:24 amA union and government officials call for action against a buyer after fifth temp worker fatality; other enterprises need to proactively address contingent workers safety issues.