Contingent employment relationships have expanded tremendously in recent years. As employees and employers are seeking new ways to make employment … Read more
For Logistics Industry, Federal Law Preempts State Classification Rules
As employers wrestle with the thorny issue of deciding the proper classification of workers, a federal judge has raised a cautionary flag to how far states … Read more
How Uber Is Pushing Us to Answer the Challenges of the “Freelancer Economy”
While reviewing a client’s policy manual the other day, I asked whether the sick leave policy — which allows employees to use sick time to care for unwell … Read more
Enhance Productivity and Good Health With Cat Videos
As part of our commitment to your workplace wellness programs, we recommend you encourage employees to watch more cat videos. Without daily cat video … Read more
Expect Labor Department’s Independent Contractor Clarification This Summer
By John E. Thompson Employment Law360 recently reported U.S. Wage and Hour Division Administrator David Weil‘s announcement that he will soon release … Read more
Uber Driver Is an Employee, Says California Labor Commission
In a decision that has potentially far-reaching implications for the so-called gig or sharing economy, the California Labor Commission ruled that a driver … Read more
California Labor Commission Says Uber Driver is an Employee, Not a Contractor
In a decision that has potentially far-reaching implications, the California Labor Commission ruled that a driver for Uber is an employee and not a … Read more
SF Startup Takes on Recruiters By Upping Referral Ante
With a shot over the bow at recruiters, a Silicon Valley startup looking to hire software engineers — and not just any kind, but those with special … Read more
Using 1099 Recruiters? You Might As Well Invite the IRS to Your Audit
Jeff, Thank you for your contribution to my success! Your articles regarding fee schedules are ones I wish I had read many years ago. I have a question … Read more
Ask Barb: Should I Hire an Experienced Recruiter?
Dear Barb: I want to hire, but I know my experienced recruiters will throw a fit if I throw a rookie into the mix. I thought about hiring an experienced … Read more