Judge puts Illinois’ equal benefits on hold
The prohibition will last at least until the end of a court fight, which will decide whether such a regulation is legal.
Congressional Republicans seek to throw out DOL’s new IC rule
Lawmakers are pushing to overturn the new multifactor “economic reality” test for independent contractor classification, which went into effect this week.
Iowa aims to cap temporary nurse bill rates but faces opposition
Healthcare organizations in Iowa could see bill rates capped at 150% of the statewide average wage if Iowa House file 2391 passes.
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.
EU agency workers injured at work entitled to same compensation as employees
Temp workers permanently disabled due to a work-related accident should receive compensation equal to that provided to companies’ direct hires, Forbes Spain reports.
Australia passes landmark ‘same job, same pay’ regulation
Program managers must grasp complex legislation before contracting with contingent workers.
District of Columbia joins pay transparency law movement
If approved by Congress, employers of all sizes will be required to disclose salary ranges in job listings and posted descriptions.
Need to know: New European ESG reporting standards
As the topic draws attention from governments, investors and consumers, large companies should take note of new regulations.
California legislators take aim at IC misclassification laws
Republican lawmakers from the Golden State are targeting AB 5 and the DOL’s new rule.
California PAGA claims now protected from ‘manageability’ dismissals
Trial courts in the Golden State may no longer limit PAGA cases that are unmanageable; meanwhile, a November ballot legislation may provide relief for employers.
