Going viral: When an engagement manager does not know how to manage an IC
It began with an engagement manager questioning why an independent contractor on his team did not attend a meeting. The IC clarified that his contract neither specifies hours nor includes ...
Employing Consultants in Multiple States – A Practical Approach to Balance Tax Compliance Costs and Risks
The IT and engineering staffing industry has historically worked with consultants from various states. Many firms operate without complying with state and local tax obligations, subjecting ...
Vaccine mandates: What do workers want?
The US Supreme Court’s rulings on two vaccine employer mandates imposed by the Biden administration are imminent; regardless of the direction the rulings take, businesses must still ...
Should I Defend My Employment Tribunal Claim?
For business owners defending a claim, it’s not uncommon for them to begin to feel it is drifting on while legal fees are escalating, and there is a sense that the case is controlling ...
The Ticking Time Bomb in Your Employment Agreements
Imagine there were a clause in your employment contracts that had the potential to bankrupt your company, yet it was usually given little thought. This may sound outlandish, but it’s ...
Common Payroll Tax Mistakes Staffing Companies Make and How to Avoid Them
Payroll taxes are often complicated for companies with stable and settled workforces; staffing companies have all of the same issues as traditional employers, but with higher volumes ...
The Aftermath: Reality of Mexico’s outsourcing ban
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s ban on the outsourcing of jobs — as staffing is known in Latin America — is a reality this month. And the effects have just started ...
What You Need to Know About Covid-Related Sick Leave and Disability
The coronavirus pandemic has unquestionably wreaked havoc in the US, sickening millions of Americans and killing hundreds of thousands of our relatives, friends, neighbors and colleagues.As ...
Understanding Co-Employment Liability Laws Is Key to Retaining Top Temporary Talent
Contingent workers provide a valuable service to companies looking to staff short-term projects or reduce the costs of paying for full-time employees with benefits. However, many employers ...
Securing the Future of Recruitment: A focus on skills
Never before has the staffing sector faced the breadth of challenges that it’s experiencing now. The global pandemic has put an immense strain on recruitment businesses and with the ...
