There is a major labor shortage, especially in the hourly wage worker market — to the point that it’s crippling businesses since they are unable to operate … Read more
Best Hire Ever: 10 Things You Need to Know About Amazon Employees Crushing Unionization
In Episode 32 of Best Hire Ever, Kris Dunn runs down the recent blowout vote by Amazon employees to say no to union representation at the company’s … Read more
Philadelphia Tells All Employers They Must ‘Ban the Box’
If you recruit in Philadelphia and have even one employee, you can’t ask applicants or interviewees about their criminal background. Previously, the … Read more
Should You Send Out Temps During A Strike?
Having a problem collecting? Wondering about your non-compete agreements? Should you check references and do background checks? Jeffrey Allen can help … Read more
The True Meaning of Labor Day
Does anyone anymore know what the meaning of Labor Day is? Established as a federal holiday more than 100 years ago, the first Monday of September was … Read more
Labor Day: More Than Backyard Barbecues and Park Picnics
Does anyone anymore know what the meaning of Labor Day is? Established as a federal holiday more than 100 years ago, the first Monday of September was … Read more
ASA Downplays Unionizing Significance of NLRB Joint Employer Decision
Thursday’s decision by the National Labor Relations Board broadening the criteria for joint employer status may not have much impact on staffing … Read more
NLRB Decision Opens the Door to Make Agencies, Clients Joint Employers
In a 3-2 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced a broad new standard for determining whether two businesses are “joint employers” … Read more
Adecco’s Google Express Drivers Seek Union Vote
Contract warehouse and shipping workers working for Google Express are petitioning to have the Teamsters Union represent them. The 140 workers are employed … Read more
NYC’s “Ban the Box” Bill Puts Tough Limits On Criminal Records Checks
On June 10, 2015, the New York City Council passed the Fair Chance Act by a vote of 45-to-5. The legislation prevents employers from inquiring about job … Read more