Since this issue focuses on women in the industry, it’s fitting to ask: How has the Covid-19 pandemic impacted women in the workplace and women in staffing, and what might it mean for employers and the staffing industry legally?
The biggest change we have seen in the workplace has been the rise of remote work. Pre-Covid, […]
It’s been several months since the groundswell #MeToo movement began, with many prominent figures being felled by sexual harassment allegations — and the effects extend beyond Hollywood and Washington DC. Many employers have seen increased complaints, but staffing businesses face additional practical and legal issues.
While there is no magic spell to protect your firm, there […]
By Janette Levey Frisch
Many employers require adherence to dress codes in order to ensure a certain image. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, though, some employers go too far, and religious discrimination claims based on strict application of dress codes and “look” policies have increased […]
Where staffing firms can trip up in co-employment situations
Due to the unique nature of the staffing industry, both the staffing provider and the client have rights and fulfill responsibilities as “co-employers.” Staffing firms usually recruit and screen applicants, conduct background and reference checks, ensure completion of all required paperwork, pay wages, and retain at least […]
