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Fiona Coombe, CCWP

About Fiona Coombe, CCWP

Fiona Coombe, CCWP, is director of legal and regulatory research. She can be reached at fcoombe (at) staffingindustry (dot) com.

UK co-employment conundrum: Can a taxi driver have 2 employers?

|September 13th, 2023|

Co-employment is a recognized risk in the US, but a UK court rejected a taxi driver's claim. The ruling may ease fears held by clients of UK temporary work agencies.
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Protecting temporary workers: A trend to watch closely

|July 19th, 2023|

Legislators in several states are pushing rules to safeguard contingent workers, and more are likely to follow. What developments your program should keep an eye on.
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Countries double down on noncompete scrutiny

|June 7th, 2023|

The US and UK have set their sights on contracts limiting workers’ movement when employment ends. Be sure to review your agreement language.
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The risks of using a global EOR

|April 19th, 2023|

Organizations engaging talent internationally may benefit from the employer of record model, but its use can bring all manner of legal and administrative complications.
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Equal treatment for temps: Lessons from across the pond

|March 8th, 2023|

Existing policies in Europe provide a glimpse of what lies ahead for New Jersey employers following the passage of the state’s “Temp Worker Bill of Rights” legislation.
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Employment concerns: Lawmakers tackle worker protections

|January 25th, 2023|

From pay transparency and paid leave to tightening restrictions against temporary work and the use of AI, governing entities worldwide are poised to address employment concerns in 2023.
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Potential fallout from UK salary skimming allegations

|December 7th, 2022|

Two umbrella companies in the UK are accused of deducting improper sums from contractors’ pay. What the allegations could mean for contingent workforce programs and staffing firms.
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Pay transparency: The growing trend

|October 19th, 2022|

Many US states are enacting legislation to create pay transparency. SIA’s legal and regulatory research director explores the most recent rules coming out of California and their impact.
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Working with umbrella companies: Do your due diligence first

|August 31st, 2022|

Perceived to be a safe option for hirers in the wake of IR35 Off-Payroll Working Rules, umbrella companies have their own unique risks.
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US plays catch-up on data privacy

|July 20th, 2022|

Behind much of the world on data privacy, US lawmakers released a watershed privacy bill that would establish a federal standard. While it faces major hurdles, here’s what it comprises.
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