California legislators take aim at IC misclassification laws
Republican lawmakers from the Golden State are targeting AB 5 and the DOL’s new rule.
C-suite buy-in: A strategic approach to program goals
The support of company leadership is crucial to the success of your program. We provide some tips to address their unique needs.
Gig firms discuss impact of new IC classification rule on drivers
Uber, Lyft and DoorDash chime in on the effect of the DOL’s new rule on their operations.
Preparing your program for future turbulence
From technology to geopolitics to regulations, SIA’s John Nurthen discusses trends that could disrupt the contingent workforce ecosystem.
Lawsuit filed to stop ‘costly and burdensome’ Illinois temp regulation
The suit argues the new rules for contingent workers impose extraordinary burden, cost and compliance risk and guarantee noncompliance.
The US nearly doubles number of H-2B visas for fiscal 2024
An additional 64,716 visas for temporary nonagricultural workers will be added to the congressionally mandated amount available each year.
NLRB finalizes worker-friendly joint-employer status rule
The board issued its final rule addressing the standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
Australian companies face millions in fines for use of unlicensed labor hirers
An engineering firm and its subcontractors face US$3.5 million in penalties for sourcing workers from unlicensed staffing firms in Australia.
Nearshoring: Talent solutions right next door
Nearshoring opportunities can bring cost savings, qualified talent and increased flexibility for US businesses.
Amazon misclassified driver, must pay unemployment taxes for all similar workers
A Virginia appeals court upheld a previous ruling that Amazon misclassified a delivery driver as an independent contractor and must now pay unemployment insurance taxes for all Flex drivers.
