Bait-and-switch scams hit employers
Situations where the person who interviews for a job isn’t the one who shows up are growing more common. An attorney discusses how to minimize the risk in Staffing Industry Review magazine.
UK businesses now prohibited from using agency temps to replace striking workers
The reversal of the controversial 2022 legislation allowing the use of temporary workers to cover for striking employees is expected to have a ripple effect across the UK labor market.
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.
IC engagement: Fixed-term contract costs company $550,000
Damages awarded to an independent contractor whose engagement was cut short underscore the need for companies to craft their contracts carefully — and include termination clauses.
Farm and staffing firm fined after death of temp worker
A Canadian farm and its staffing provider were fined a total of C$170,000 after pleading guilty in the falling death of a contingent worker last year, according to an Ontario court bulletin.
Cybersecurity: Safeguarding CW program in the digital age
We discuss reasons to prioritize cybersecurity and some actionable steps you can take within your contingent workforce program.
Protecting temporary workers: A trend to watch closely
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.
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.
Rhode Island’s new IC filing requirement: An ABC ‘workaround’?
A new law affecting independent contractors circumvents a multi-factor classification process but has wider implications for contingent workforce programs.
New York City’s AI anti-bias hiring law takes effect
Companies using artificial intelligence to hire or promote workers in the city must now comply with its AI-in-hiring law. Here are takeaways from recent FAQs.
