December 10, 2014

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US Supreme Court rules workers don't have to be paid for time spent waiting to be screened; A new C for CW?

US Supreme Court rules no pay for security screening time

December 10, 2014

In a unanimous decision, the US Supreme Court ruled time workers spend waiting to go through Amazon warehouse security screening is not compensable. 


What the 2015 UK elections might mean for employers

December 10, 2014

Since 2010, the coalition government has made reforms aimed at achieving a flexible, effective and fair labor market. More is expected ahead of the May elections.


Why contingent is not the right term, think complementary workforce

December 10, 2014

As companies shift to a more holistic approach to workforce management, they might want to think about whether "contingent" is the right term to use for their non-employee workforce.


Agents of record & IC compliance: a growing industry

December 10, 2014

Companies are constantly looking for suitable strategies to engage contingent workers they find on their own. Review these cost-effective solutions.


Rising wages in Central and Eastern Europe to worsen skills shortages in the UK

December 10, 2014

The immigration debate is not limited to the US. Western European jobseekers and politicians have long grumbled about rising migrant numbers and falling job opportunities.


Electrical shock burns temp, leads to fines for buyer, staffing firm

December 10, 2014

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued fines totaling $150,000 to a contingent workforce buyer and its staffing provider for failure to provide adequate training and enforce proper equipment usage.