US, Mexico partner to protect temporary foreign workers
The governments of the US and Mexico have agreed to strengthen protections for workers participating in temporary foreign worker programs.
Project critical: Assessing the importance of your contingent workers
No one should be irreplaceable, but engagement managers will often deem a contingent worker essential to their project. How to assess them and plan for their possible departure.
A contemporary guide: Optimizing your program for 2023, part 1
From formal management methodologies to building a community, some ideas to help you structure your program for a successful 2023.
FTC proposes ban on noncompetes
The agency's proposed rule is based on a preliminary finding that noncompetes can violate Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Appeals court denies Tesla’s motion
A California state appeals court ruled against Tesla's bid to compel arbitration, clearing the way for a class-action race discrimination lawsuit.
IC classification and joint employment on agencies’ agendas
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.
Monitoring remote contingent workers
We discuss how CW program managers should approach this delicate process. Best practices include sharing information with the workers.
SOW T&M: A symptom of voracious rogue spend
Securing contingent talent through SOW engagements based on time and materials is a bad idea. Here are some minefields to watch out for.
USCIS: Increased fees for employment visas?
Fees for many employment-based visas may see substantial increases, including a 70% jump for H-1Bs.
Regulatory roundup: Pay transparency and more
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.
