Equine business to pay almost $130,000 over alleged H-2B violations
Steve Asmussen Stables reached a $129,776 settlement with the US DOL to resolve alleged violations of the federal H-2B worker program.
‘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.
Canada incentivizes companies to protect temporary foreign workers
Employers that comply with temporary foreign worker protection rules will enjoy a simplified application process, extended eligibility and being flagged in a job portal as a trusted employer.
Equal pay for temps: Illinois and New Jersey laws in effect
A law providing for equal pay for industrial contingent workers was signed by Illinois’ governor, while a broader law already in place in New Jersey faces another appeal.
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.
