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Katherine Alvarez

About Katherine Alvarez

Katherine Alvarez is a managing editor for Staffing Industry Analysts. She can be reached at kalvarez (at) staffingindustry (dot) com.

Should you ditch the diploma? Skills-based hiring gathers steam

|March 13th, 2024|

That college degree requirement may not be necessary for certain roles — and may be standing in the way of securing the best talent.
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Employers find talent source, goodwill in refugee hires

|February 28th, 2024|

As record numbers of people seek refuge in more stable countries, companies can hire these new residents to fill their temporary and permanent roles with diverse talent. Here’s what they should know.
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New joint-employer rule delayed as opposition mounts

|February 28th, 2024|

The federal judge’s delay of the NLRB rule change for determining joint-employer status highlights challenges the regulation faces from lawsuits and legislators. 
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H-1B filing period brings higher fees, other changes

|February 7th, 2024|

As the next registration date approaches, prepare for higher fees, a fraud crackdown, new organizational accounts and more.
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Bill rates, AI plans, new orders and other supplier trends: Pulse

|January 31st, 2024|

Understanding the circumstances of your talent providers prepares you for program challenges and makes you a better partner.
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California PAGA claims now protected from ‘manageability’ dismissals

|January 24th, 2024|

Trial courts in the Golden State may no longer limit PAGA cases that are unmanageable; meanwhile, a November ballot legislation may provide relief for employers.
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New IC test faces first lawsuit as freelance writers push back

|January 24th, 2024|

Four freelancers are challenging the US Department of Labor’s new test to determine worker status, saying the rule muddies the waters.
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NLRB: Google is joint employer of YouTube contractors, must bargain with union

|January 10th, 2024|

The agency ruled that the technology giant is an employer of contractors on its Texas-based YouTube music team and must negotiate with the union representing them.
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New TFWP wage requirements

|January 10th, 2024|

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program now addresses three low-paying sectors.
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Year in review: Top insights from SIA editors

|January 3rd, 2024|

We look back at 2023’s most valuable articles from SIA’s editorial team.
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