Senate repeals NLRB joint-employer rule, but Biden plans veto
Legislators voted last week to repeal the new worker-friendly rule, which is currently tied up in federal court. Biden has promised to veto the Senate’s action.
Construction firm to pay $350,000 in IC misclassification case
DC-based Tricon Construction Inc. and four subcontractors allegedly misclassified 200 workers.
Judge halts NLRB’s controversial joint-employer rule
The agency’s chair vows the action “is not the last word” and is reviewing next steps.
New joint-employer rule delayed as opposition mounts
The federal judge’s delay of the NLRB rule change for determining joint-employer status highlights challenges the regulation faces from lawsuits and legislators.
When co-employment is your financial friend
Often considered a foe to the contingent workforce program, co-employment offers significant financial benefits, and avoiding it can put your program in peril.
NLRB finalizes worker-friendly joint-employer status rule
The board issued its final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
UK co-employment conundrum: Can a taxi driver have 2 employers?
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.
‘Not my employee’ clause offers the illusion of protection
Staffing contract language meant to exclude contingent workers from an organization’s benefits plan could lead to greater risk. Learn what those dangers can be.
Compliance: Grubhub misclassification finding may have big impact
Joint employment and misclassification cases discussed include a Grubhub driver’s win, which could have a big impact on the gig economy despite the small financial award.
Ruling says Google is joint employer of YouTube contract workers
Alphabet, Google's parent company, is a joint employer of some YouTube workers subcontracted through Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., according to a NLRB ruling.
