New Independent Contractor Rule Contains Hidden Landmines
When the Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule several weeks ago that will make it harder to classify workers as independent contractors under federal wage and hour law, ...
Developing a Future-Proof Recruitment Market
The events of the last month have thrown a range of new hurdles at us all. While we expected the announcement of the new Prime Minister to take center stage for September, the passing ...
Contractors Experiencing Heightened Demand as Talent Shortages Remain Rife
The latest ONS data showed that vacancies have continued to grow at an exponential rate for 2022 so far, rising to a new record of 1,295,000 between February and April. This consistent ...
How Can Recruiters Retain the Ability to Conduct Digital Identity Checks?
When millions were forced to work from home because of the pandemic, it required employers to quickly assess whether their technology was fit to enable employees to work off-premises. ...
The End of the Soft-Landing: The next IR35 milestone
The end of HMRC’s soft-landing period for the “off-payroll working rules,” also known as IR35, is nearly with us. In April, HMRC will move to enforcement of the new legislation. ...
Immigration Reform: The elegant solution to the US labor shortage
During a recent stay at an upscale hotel, I was advised that there would be no housekeeping service. With the nod of my head, I took my key and headed to the room, and wondered — ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mexico’s Legislation Leaves Staffing Industry Scrambling
Mexico government’s old-fashioned notions about work are causing challenges both for the staffing industry and workers. The underlying issue: unfair treatment of workers. As a result, ...
Are You Accounting for Your Per Diems Correctly?
Using the per diem allowance rule can help alleviate the recordkeeping for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred by an employee while away from home overnight on business. ...
