ID verification: Are your contingents really who they say they are?
Validating the true identity of your potential workers presents challenges as automation, AI and remote work become commonplace.
Background checks: Proceed with caution
Mitigating your risk is the purpose behind background checks, though conducting them requires caution. Here are some of the major laws to heed.
White House seeks to strengthen protections for H-2B workers
In a report released Oct. 19, a task force announced new efforts to improve protections for vulnerable workers in the H-2B program.
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.
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.
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.
Countries double down on noncompete scrutiny
The US and UK have set their sights on contracts limiting workers’ movement when employment ends. Be sure to review your agreement language.
