February 1, 2012
A California court rules on an IC classification case; pay rises for tech professionals.
Legal Eagle: A Matter of Control
1 February 2012
A recent California court ruling affirms what we have reported often: whether a worker is properly classified as independent hinges on the level of control a company has over him or her.
News: Tech Professionals’ Pay Rises
1 February 2012
Salaries for technology professionals rose 2 percent in 2011 and more are receiving bonuses, according to a salary survey released last week by job board operator Dice Holdings Inc.
Europe: Union Rights Challenged
1 February 2012
Two recent news stories in Europe have highlighted inconsistencies in what many would assume to be a fundamental right in most countries: the right of workers to join a labor union.
Blog: RPO Scores
1 February 2012
The fans are cheering. It’s not exactly a touchdown, but there’s cause for cheer, blogs Editorial Director Subadhra R. Sriram. RPO recruitment process outsourcing has gone global.
Around the Web: Job Quality Declines, a Recovery Roadblock and an Altered Job Market
1 February 2012
An economist believes the rising rate of self-employment is driving down job quality, the recession has altered the job market for good, and relocations are down, with job seekers stuck under burdensome mortgages.