USCIS releases first estimate of H-1B visa workers
July 1, 2020 6:02 amFor the first time, US Customs and Immigration Services reported the number of workers in the United States on an H-1B visa. At the start of the 2020 fiscal year, there were 583,420.
Canada paves way for IC driver class action against Uber
July 1, 2020 6:00 amThe Canadian Supreme Court ruled last week Uber’s arbitration agreement is unenforceable, enabling a driver’s independent contractor misclassification class action suit to move forward, The New York Times reports.
Benchmarks: Global SOW spend exceeds $500 billion
July 1, 2020 6:00 amBusinesses worldwide spent an estimated $523 billion on statement-of-work projects last year, according to SIA.
Game Changers: Nominations deadline extended
July 1, 2020 5:13 amThe nomination survey for the 2020 list CW Program Game Changers list, sponsored by KellyOCG, has been extended until July 10. Make your nomination today.
No CWS 3.0 next week
July 1, 2020 5:07 amYour next issue of Contingent Workforce Strategies 3.0 will be delivered on July 15.
Trump visa suspension likely to deflate buyer usage; offshore to gain?
June 24, 2020 7:57 amThe Trump administration’s halt on certain work visas will create obstacles for IT and engineering staffing firms to fill buyer needs. Insiders suggest it will lead to an increase in offshoring.
