FTC bans worker noncompete agreements
The US Chamber of Commerce vows litigation, saying the action can harm employers, workers and the economy.
Nearly 4 million workers to get pay boost
DOL raises the salary threshold for exemption from overtime, a policy that was last updated in 2019. The change goes into effect July 1.
EEOC says Workday AI discrimination case should move forward
The agency says the company’s artificial intelligence functions like employment firms do, so federal anti-discrimination laws apply. Workday disagrees.
Controversial California staffing bill pulled, ‘great news’ for ecosystem
A proposal whose requirements included offering longer-term temps direct employment and the disclosure of bill rates has been pulled from the legislature’s agenda amid industry pushback.
UK provides guidance for responsible AI in recruitment
The UK details effective methods to mitigate the risks inherent in utilizing AI within recruiting processes.
John Deere supplier to set up $1.5 million fund for illegally employed children
The manufacturer owes nearly $300,000 and must set aside 30 days’ profit due to child labor violations it reportedly blames on a staffing provider.
Canada to tighten ‘last resort’ Temporary Foreign Worker Program
The country is reducing the cap on workers allowed through the program while it tightens other requirements on employers.
New York becomes latest state to pass IC protection laws
The Empire State joins Illinois in legislating protections for independent contractors, following in the footsteps of several large US cities.
Court rules against truckers in AB 5 case
California’s controversial law for determining independent contractor status survived the trucking industry’s latest attempt to block it.
Europe’s new AI Act to regulate how employers use the technology
The landmark legislation imposes new restrictions on contingent workforce programs and their supply chains.
