NLRB announces pilot program to expand mediation service
July 18, 2018 7:33 amThe National Labor Relations Board is launching a pilot program to increase the use of its mediation program.
Benchmarks: Global spend on the gig economy
July 18, 2018 7:33 amB2B human cloud companies such as Upwork and Work Market generated $6.4 billion, a relatively small piece of the $82.4 billion pie.
Are the tables turning on firms engaging contractors?
July 11, 2018 7:52 amGovernments around the world struggle to balance the need to fill their coffers with the need to encourage the independent worker’s entrepreneurialism.
‘No-poach’ agreements under inquiry from state Attorneys General
July 11, 2018 7:52 amThe Attorneys General from 11 states have sent a letter requesting information on no-poaching agreements in franchise contracts to eight national fast-food franchisors.
Court: Facts of relationship override written IC agreement
July 11, 2018 7:51 amThe Seventh Circuit Court ignored an existing independent contractor agreement to find a worker likely should be classified as an employee, remanding the case back to trial.