X launches beta version of jobs advertising feature
X Hiring aims to compete with hiring platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed.
Equal pay for temps: Illinois and New Jersey laws in effect
A law providing for equal pay for industrial contingent workers was signed by Illinois’ governor, while a broader law already in place in New Jersey faces another appeal.
H-1B visas: Canada’s new program fills up fast; US holds second lottery
Canada’s bid to attract STEM talent with H-1B visas from the US maxed out within 48 hours. Separately, US Customs and Immigration Services held a second selection lottery.
Driver still has standing to sue under California’s PAGA
An Uber Eats driver can still sue under the Golden State’s PAGA law despite the dismissal of their 2019 misclassification lawsuit.
EOR provider faces possible IC misclassification probe, calls claims ‘ridiculous’
A California state senator asked for an investigation into whether an employer-of-record misclassified employees. The company denies the allegations, calling them “competitor hearsay.”
IC roundup: Misclassification task force, DOL lawsuit
A new state task force will take on worker misclassification, and a staffing firm faces what could be the DOL’s largest IC misclassification case.
Noncompete ban passes New York legislature, heads to governor’s desk
As the legislation awaits final approval, CW managers should work with their staffing providers to ensure employment agreements for New York workers are compliant.
Warehouse quota system law takes effect in New York, marks ‘sea change’ for employers
New York’s new Warehouse Worker Protection Act requires employers at distribution centers to disclose any quota systems used to track, monitor and discipline warehouse workers.
OSHA hits pizza manufacturer with $2.8 million in penalties after temp’s death
An Illinois staffing buyer faces $2.8 million in penalties following the death of a temporary worker under its supervision. The worker had not been properly trained, the agency said.
Evaluating your supplier pool? Check SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms list
CW managers can refer to SIA’s annual list of the largest staffing firms in the US when examining their supplier pipelines and exploring options. The 2023 update comprises a record 251 firms.
