Regulatory

AI: Feds warn of ‘vigorous’ enforcement of laws

|April 26th, 2023|

Four federal agencies issued a joint statement declaring their commitment to enforcing laws and regulations regarding automated systems and artificial intelligence.
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Nationwide pay transparency legislation introduced

|April 26th, 2023|

A bill introduced in the US House of Representatives signals that wage transparency laws are here to stay. If passed, the law would require all employers nationwide to include wage ranges in all job postings.
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AI regulation is not one size fits all, part 2

|April 19th, 2023|

As organizations globally look to use artificial intelligence in their recruitment processes, CW program managers should keep up to date on existing and proposed regulations for AI.
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Michigan bills target wage theft, IC classification and more

|April 19th, 2023|

Sixteen bills that would affect worker management, including independent contractor classification and wage transparency, are being considered by the Great Lake State.
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AI regulation is not one size fits all, part 1

|April 12th, 2023|

Organizations are turning to artificial intelligence to overcome human biases in hiring, but questions remain about its effectiveness.
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Compliance: Grubhub misclassification finding may have big impact

|April 5th, 2023|

Joint employment and misclassification cases discussed include a Grubhub driver’s win, which could have a big impact on the gig economy despite the small financial award.
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Union resurgence: Contingents in the gameplan, part 1

|March 29th, 2023|

Contingent workforces are garnering more attention as unions seek to expand membership and tap into new industries. A look at the developing landscape.
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Canada extends stopgap TFWP measures

|March 29th, 2023|

Temporary measures introduced during the pandemic for Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program will be extended until Oct. 30.
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Rideshare trade body seeks DOL nominee’s position on worker classification

|March 29th, 2023|

Flex, the trade association representing platforms such as Uber and Lyft, seeks clarification on labor secretary nominee Julie Su's stance on the proposed worker classification rule.
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Prop. 22: Appeals court rules firms can classify drivers as ICs

|March 15th, 2023|

A California Court of Appeals ruled rideshare and delivery companies can classify their drivers as independent contractors under Proposition 22, overturning a prior ruling that the law violated the state’s constitution.
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