August 19, 2015
The biggest risk in co-employment is not being aware of it; Court sides with drivers claiming misclassification as ICs
The co-employment conundrum: It’s in the control
August 19, 2015
Courts and regulators have a hand in what constitutes co-employment, not legislators. Here's what you need to know.
DOL announces $5 million misclassification judgment and more
August 19, 2015
One company settled a misclassification case with the DOL for $5 million, while the agency is pursuing another for $3 million.
OSHA fines buyer; sets temp safety committee meeting schedule
August 19, 2015
A pipe insulator and its staffing provider have been cited by OSHA for exposing workers to amputation and other risks. Separately, OSHA announced monthly meetings of the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health's Temporary Workers Work Group.
Alaska becomes 25th state to join feds’ IC misclassification program
August 19, 2015
Alaska signed a three-year memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Labor to crack down on the misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Penn. case may make buyers liable for IC's injuries
August 19, 2015
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that could hold companies liable for mishaps involving independent contractors, overturning a century of precedent and removing one of the advantages of hiring independent contracting firms, the Scranton Times Tribune reports.