International

UK provides guidance to clarify gig workers’ rights

|August 3rd, 2022|

The UK last week published guidance to clarify the rights to which gig economy workers are entitled, from the national minimum wage to paid leave. Additional guidance for employers or engagers is available to help them understand their responsibilities toward their staff.
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UK approves plan to allow agency temps to replace striking workers

|July 13th, 2022|

The UK Parliament has approved controversial plans to enable businesses to use temporary agency workers to plug staffing gaps amid strikes. Staffing industry voices opposition.
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DE&I in the EU: Staying compliant with anti-discrimination employment laws

|June 22nd, 2022|

While the European Union prohibits discrimination on certain grounds, individual member states have their own laws to consider as you develop initiatives for your contingent workforce program. Here’s the landscape.
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UK looks to repeal ban on agency staff replacing striking workers

|June 15th, 2022|

The UK is reportedly preparing to repeal a legal ban on the use of agency staff to fill in for employees who are on strike, according to a report in The Guardian.
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Ukraine remains source for IT talent despite ongoing war

|May 25th, 2022|

Ukraine’s large pool of tech workers remains a viable option despite the devastating conflict in the country, with 77% of its IT companies having already attracted new customers during the war.
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Queen’s Jubilee: Paid time off depends on the contract

|May 25th, 2022|

As the UK prepares to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne, here’s what employers need to know about workers’ entitlements.
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Seasonal worker shortage: US issues 35,000 more H-2B visas

|May 25th, 2022|

The US issued 35,000 more H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers as employers struggle to fill seasonal positions.
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Going global? Find the market best for you

|May 4th, 2022|

An SIA report examines global contingent market complexity, providing insight for organizations and programs planning to expand their footprints.
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Staffing firms, others in workforce solutions ecosystem respond to Ukraine invasion

|March 16th, 2022|

The World Employment Confederation, which represents the staffing industry globally, condemned the invasion of Ukraine; many other businesses in the industry have also responded.
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Easing the talent crisis? Work visa spouses gain automatic authorization

|November 17th, 2021|

The Biden administration and immigration attorneys reached a settlement that allows spouses of some foreign workers in the US to automatically get work permits or extensions.
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