October 21, 2015
How the EU and US are proceeding since Safe Harbor was tossed; Uber and FedEx IC misclassification news.
Safe Harbor ruling puts companies in limbo
October 21, 2015
Two weeks ago, we reported on the EU ruling that invalidated a 15-year-old agreement on data transfer between Europe and the US. Fiona Coombe, director of legal and regulatory research, provides more details about that ruling and its implications on the contingent workforce.
VMS Implementation: Clean data, all-company support vital
October 21, 2015
This week, we asked Amy Gordon, global head of external workforce center at SAP: “What are tips to keep in mind when implementing a new VMS solution?”
California pay equity bill for UC contractors vetoed
October 21, 2015
California Gov. Gerry Brown vetoed a bill that would have given contractors at University of California campuses pay equal to that of comparable UC employees. Separately, a UC supplier is under federal scrutiny for allegedly underpaying contingent workers.
Oregon official: Uber drivers employees, not independent contractors
October 21, 2015
Uber drivers are employees, not independent contractors, according to an advisory opinion released last week by an Oregon state official. But Oregonlive.com reports Uber has fired back, arguing its drivers are independent contractors.
Web: Court approves FedEx settlement
October 20, 2015
The CCJ reports a judge has approved the $228 million settlement between FedEx Ground and 2,300 California drivers. The settlement, announced in June, ends an independent contractor misclassification lawsuit that has drawn on for more than a decade. Other such cases against the company... More