Noncompetes: FTC follows through on ban
On April 23, by a 3-to-2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission approved publication of its final rule banning post-termination worker noncompete agreements nationwide. If this rule survives ...
Essential strategies to strengthen your staffing firm’s compliance incident response plan
What happens when a compliance issue strikes your staffing firm? In moments like these, the difference between a minor hiccup and a full-blown crisis often boils down to one thing: ...
Understanding the new DOL independent contractor rule: A guide for businesses
The workforce management landscape is undergoing another major shift. The US Department of Labor’s final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act on independent contractor classification ...
Avoiding compliance risk in 2024: How two new laws affect your contingent workforce
Effectively managing many contractors requires staying updated on tax and labor laws to avoid penalties. Understanding the differences between contractors and employees, their tax requirements ...
A Borderless Temporary Workforce for a Global Energy Transition
As global leaders meet at COP 28, the UN’s climate change conference, in December, the recruitment industry is looking for one key issue to be addressed: What can be done to deliver ...
Embracing Digital Contracts in the Modern Workplace
With the rise of remote work, there is a growing need to rethink traditional contract-signing processes. Now, you can employ team members worldwide without being tied to a physical ...
Should Offshoring Be Part of Your Business Growth Plan?
As we head into the second half of 2023, the topic of practically every conversation with a client, prospect or colleague remains the same as it’s been all year: Where are all the ...
Combatting Bias Ahead of NYC Bias Audit Law
It is not exactly a trade secret that AI is becoming ubiquitous across a variety of sectors. Equal Employment Opportunities (EEOC) Chairwoman Charlotte Burrows said that more than 80% ...
Power Play: How Automated Employee Verification Empowers Franchise Owners Against Joint Employer Liability
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Social Media Screening: What Recruiters Need to Know
It’s no secret that recruiters are likely to check a candidate’s social media presence, often starting with LinkedIn, which is seen as a secondary résumé. Aside from the general ...
