Katherine Alvarez
Managing Editor
Recent Articles
Company Beats Uncle Sam in IC Case
16 April 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor will pay half a million in attorneys’ fees to a Texas company that won its misclassification case against the agency.
McDonald’s Franchisee Faces Blacklisting Over Labor Violations
9 April 2014
A McDonald’s franchisee in Canada and two other employers may lose their ability to source workers through the country’s temporary foreign worker program; McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada is in the process of terminating its franchisee relationship.
Subcontractor Pays $277,000 in Misclassification Case
2 April 2014
Empire Janitorial Sales and Services Inc. has paid $277,565 in overtime back wages to 233 current and former janitorial service workers employed by Acadian Payroll Services LLC. Additionally, Acadian was found to have failed to establish a seven-day workweek and maintain proper records of weekly hours... More
Fieldglass to Be Acquired by SAP
26 March 2014
Business software giant SAP announced today plans to acquire Fieldglass, a global spend leader among vendor management system providers.
OSHA Releases Bulletin on Temp Worker Requirements
26 March 2014
OSHA released an educational resource that focuses on compliance with safety and health requirements when temporary workers are employed under the joint, or dual, employment of a staffing agency and a host employer.
Buyer Faces $185,700 in OSHA Fines
19 March 2014
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited a contingent workforce buyer, its staffing provider and another company for serious safety and health violations, assessing ranging from $20,160 to more than $180,000.
Celebrate the Best Staffing Firms to Work For 2014
13 March 2014
What makes employees love their workplace? Many think it’s the lavish perks that draw workers in, but according to workers at this year’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For, it’s more about management, empowerment and success.
Buyer Cited in Death of Temp
29 January 2014
OSHA has cited an Illinois concrete manufacturer in the death of a temp last summer. The company, which faces more than $300,000 in fines, plans to fight the citations.
Human Capital Top Global Challenge
15 January 2014
Human capital ranked as the top challenge in a survey of more than 1,000 CEOs around the world by The Conference Board.
More US Employers to Hire Temps in 2014
8 January 2014
More U.S. employers plan to hire temporary workers in 2014 than in 2013, according to CareerBuilder’s job forecast for 2014.