Indefinite employment is becoming the preferred norm
October 17, 2018 7:27 amAn increasing number of countries are imposing restrictions on the use of fixed-term contracts in favor of indefinite employment. Here are some examples of recent regulatory action.
IT group: USCIS oversteps H-1B authority in limiting duration
October 17, 2018 7:27 amAn association for IT services companies has filed suit against USCIS, saying the agency has unlawfully shortened H-1B visa lengths.
UPS plans ‘Brown Friday’ for temps
October 17, 2018 7:26 amMove over, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there’s a new holiday event in town. UPS plans a day-long blitz to boost holiday delivery hiring.
Ontario PM vows to scrap equal pay, minimum wage law
October 17, 2018 6:25 amOntario Premier Doug Ford plans to scrap labor reform legislation that raised the province’s minimum wage and mandated equal pay for temporary workers.
Joint employment and overtime pay on DOL agenda
October 17, 2018 6:00 amThe overtime pay threshold and joint employment are on the Labor Department’s regulatory agenda this fall.
Attrition Costs: How solving this can create a competitive advantage
October 10, 2018 7:20 amLosing a worker through attrition comes with a price tag, but few know what the cost really is. Though complex, you can achieve a close calculation — and in the process, gain competitive advantage.