Regulatory

Unfair labor practice charge filed against Google, staffing firm

|February 1st, 2023|

The Alphabet Workers Union, which represents contingent and directly employed workers at Google, filed an unfair labor practice charge against Google’s parent company and its staffing subcontractor.
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IC roundup: Think tank calculates misclassification costs

|February 1st, 2023|

The Economic Policy Institute calculated the cost of independent contractor misclassification to workers and recommended government action to combat the issue. A healthcare benefits services firm and a bakery face fines involving ICs and temps.
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Employment concerns: Lawmakers tackle worker protections

|January 25th, 2023|

From pay transparency and paid leave to tightening restrictions against temporary work and the use of AI, governing entities worldwide are poised to address employment concerns in 2023.
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California sheds light on pay data reporting for contingents

|January 25th, 2023|

The California Civil Rights Department published an FAQ on the state’s pay data reporting law, which requires employers to disclose information on their contingent and contract workers.
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US, Mexico partner to protect temporary foreign workers

|January 25th, 2023|

The governments of the US and Mexico have agreed to strengthen protections for workers participating in temporary foreign worker programs.
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Auto parts, logistics firms ordered to pay $5.6 million in IC misclassification case

|January 18th, 2023|

The US Department of Labor ordered joint employers to pay back wages and liquidated damages to drivers after misclassifying them as independent contractors.
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FTC proposes ban on noncompetes

|January 11th, 2023|

The agency's proposed rule is based on a preliminary finding that noncompetes can violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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IC classification and joint employment on agencies’ agendas

|January 11th, 2023|

Final rules on independent contractor classification and joint employment are among the Biden administration’s regulatory agenda this year, according to the US Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs.
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USCIS: Increased fees for employment visas?

|January 4th, 2023|

Fees for many employment-based visas may see substantial increases, including a 70% jump for H-1Bs.
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Regulatory roundup: Pay transparency and more

|January 4th, 2023|

Washington state enacts the most stringent pay transparency rules, freelancer legislation is vetoed in New York state and a controversial AI employment law in New York City is postponed.
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