July 15, 2015
Your work is only just beginning when you launch your program. Be prepared for constant change.
Successful launch? Be prepared for change right out of the gate
15 July 2015
You have launched your program. But if you think you'll have a chance to rest after all your hard work and preparation, think again. Change is constant, and you'll be asked for it sooner than you think.
Supplier selection: Buyers shift focus to worker quality over costs, risk
15 July 2015
The improved economy and employment numbers point to an increasing battle over skilled talent, leading even procurement professionals to rate quality over cost and risk factors as the most important when selecting a supplier.
Delivery group wins independent contractor case, beats state law
15 July 2015
The Massachusetts Delivery Association won the right to use independent contractors when a judge ruled federal law preempts the state’s independent contractor law.
NLRB invites input on temporary employee unionization issue
15 July 2015
The National Labor Relations Board last week invited interested parties to file briefs regarding whether it should permit bargaining units comprised of both regular employees and temporary workers provided by a staffing agency to form without employer approval.
Contingent labor buyer faces $116K fines for risks
15 July 2015
A refrigeration company, faces fines of more than $100,000 for safety violations that put its temporary and regular workers at risk of serious injury or death.
California lawmakers propose misclassification amnesty program for drayage employers
15 July 2015
The California Assembly has passed a bill that would relieve port drayage companies from worker misclassification liabilities if they enter into a settlement agreement with the state before 2017, CCJ Commercial Carrier Journal reports. The bill has been referred to the Senate Appropriations Committee. ... More