Seattle must address the painful realities of the on-demand economy
June 15, 2016 1:16 pmIn a Seattle Times opinion piece, law professor Elizabeth J. Kennedy argues in favor of Seattle’s law that allows Uber drivers to unionize.
‘Brexit’: How would UK leaving the EU affect contingent workers and employers?
June 8, 2016 8:47 amUK voters take to the polls later this month to determine whether to leave the European Union. Here are some possible results of an exit.
On the road: What’s the next stop for your program?
June 8, 2016 8:46 amNow that you’ve got your local operations running smoothly, it’s time to consider folding in other regions worldwide.
Candy manufacturer, staffing agency cited by OSHA
June 8, 2016 8:40 amA Massachusetts candy manufacturer and its staffing provider have been cited by OSHA after a temporary worker’s left index finger was amputated while operating a candy-wrapping machine.
Independent workforce dips, but more growth expected
June 8, 2016 8:36 amDespite reported fears of misclassification tied to the use of independent workers, research still suggests growing usage among US companies.
Japan’s PM makes temp worker equality a policy agenda item
June 8, 2016 8:35 amTackling Japan’s labor inequality is at the center of the prime minister’s policy agenda as the number of temporary workers hits a record high.