January 9, 2013

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New proposed regulations from the U.S. government on healthcare reform may have repercussions for companies that use contingent labor; How your supplier list can affect your rates and submittals.

Beware the Auction Effect

January 9, 2013

Are your suppliers complaining your rate card is too low? Dig a little deeper before making adjustments.


Feds Firm Up Proposed Rules for Healthcare Reform

January 9, 2013

New proposed healthcare reform regulations include language of concern to users of contingent labor.


VMS Not the Bogeyman Suppliers Claim

January 9, 2013

VMS is staffing firms’ favorite bogeyman, but tales of its effects on lowered margins and profits are greatly exaggerated, writes Editorial Director Subadhra R. Sriram in The Contingent Blog


Staffing Buyer Pays $96,335 in Back Wages

January 9, 2013

A printing company that used two different staffing firms and timeclocks for its workers pays more than $100,000 in overtime back wages and penalties.


Why 2013 Is the Year of the Freelancer

January 9, 2013

This will be the year of the freelancer, proclaims Darrell Jones, editor-in-chief of Elance. Read why in The Staffing Stream.


Judge Allows Adding Walmart to Contingents’ Lawsuit

January 9, 2013

A federal judge has tentatively ruled that Walmart can be added to a lawsuit brought by contingents who work at a warehouse that operates strictly for the retail giant, Marketplace Business reports. The eventual outcome could have broader implications for all retailers that use third-party logistics facilities... More


Company Blames Temp for Fatal Burns

January 9, 2013

A household and grooming products manufacturer cited by OSHA for 14 alleged violations after a contingent worker suffered fatal burns blames the worker for his death, Chicago Public Media's WBEZ reports.