One of the most important cases affecting the staffing industry in recent years is AT&T Mobility v. Concepcion, in which the U.S. Supreme Court held that arbitration agreements that bar class claims are valid — and that federal law preempts state laws that bar class action waiver agreements.
While the case itself involved a consumer […]
There’s no way around it — the terrain remains rough for staffing and IT consulting firms placing H-1B employees at worksites. But staffing firms still can file effective petitions and help fill U.S. companies’ soaring demand for IT services. Success requires understanding the latest developments in this shifting area of immigration law, and applying […]
Efficient onboarding is critical to the ongoing success of staffing companies and an integral part of the process is background checks. In April 2012, their significance to the hiring process was brought to the forefront by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s issuance of its enforcement guidance on criminal background checks and the potential […]
The Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate may have been delayed by a year, but come 2015, staffing firms will have had to decide whether to offer insurance or pay the penalties. For the moment, at least, there’s a middle-ground option that many staffing firms are considering.
A […]
In recent months, workplace safety has become even more important, with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issuing updated guidance specifically on the issue.
OSHA’s guidance reminds staffing firms and client companies that they should carefully consider who will be responsible for safety training […]
While social media outlets may be excellent platforms for staffing professionals to network and source candidates, myriad problems may result from improper or unlawful use of a company’s name, reputation or confidential information while using such social media. Here are a few.
Company identity. An employee’s use […]
