Facebook posts prompt company to sue temp
November 28, 2018 7:25 amMarquez Brothers International Inc., a manufacturer of cheese and other products, sued a temporary worker for making false statements in Facebook posts, according to court records.
Australian IC misclassification lawsuit could cost firm AUD$400 million
November 28, 2018 7:25 amAn Australian telecommunications company faces an independent contractor misclassification lawsuit worth up to AUD$400 million (US$290 million).
US work visa roundup
November 28, 2018 7:25 amIs a new form meant to tarnish H-1B users’ reputations?; bill would protect the rights of H-4 visa holders to work; and proposed changes to job advertising requirements before H-2A and H-2B visas can be used.
Canada: Bill 47 becomes law; between an employee and IC
November 28, 2018 7:25 amOntario’s equal pay for temps is history as Bill 47 officially became law last week; courts are beginning to recognize “dependent” contractor relationships.
Benchmarks: VMS spend by client
November 28, 2018 7:25 amThe majority VMS spend in 2017 was via VMS clients that spent more than $100 million, and have more than 10,000 employees.
Contract clauses: Your suppliers might start pushing back
November 28, 2018 7:25 amAttorney George Reardon writes about some of the most unfair — and detrimental — clauses that have made their way from purchasing into staffing contracts.