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In this episode of Just Compensation, Megan Monson, Julie Levinson Werner, and Jessica I. Kriegsfeld delve into considerations associated with engaging temporary workers, particularly through a staffing agency. They discuss...more
The Court of Appeals’ opinion in N.C. Farm Bureau Mut. Ins. Co. v. Young, (No. COA24-594) addresses how a court is likely to assess the duty to defend and the duty to indemnify under an insurance contract, and the interplay...more
On May 23, 2025, a federal court denied efforts to enjoin the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) from enforcing key provisions and amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (the “Act”) that were signed...more
Recently we had a client pose an interesting question about providing accommodations to disabled temporary workers. A temp agency referred a worker to its client, but advised the client that the worker had requested certain...more
On 23 December 2024, the Government of Canada announced changes as part of Canada’s Border Plan that will impact employers and their Temporary Foreign Worker (‘TFW’) employees in Canada....more
As corporate legal departments face the challenge of meeting fluctuating demands without overextending resources, there’s never been a greater need for flexible legal talent. Legal departments manage gaps caused by attrition,...more
On January 12, 2025, Law No. 203 of December 12, 2024 (the Law) enters into force, which aims to streamline and expedite several legislative and procedural requirements, with a particular focus on increasing flexibility...more
Visitors from around the world will descend on the U.S., Mexico, and Canada next year as the three countries jointly host FIFA's 2026 World Cup -- and your business might want to start preparing already. It’s being billed as...more
The Serrano/Ducksworth defense. If you know what I’m referring to, you don’t need to read any further. But if you don’t, well, please read on....more
Federal immigration officials announced final rules to modernize the H-2A and H-2B temporary worker programs last week in an effort to enhance flexibility, strengthen worker protections, and improve program efficiency...more
En Alemania, el empleo temporal – conocido como Arbeitnehmerüberlassung o Zeitarbeit – desempeña un papel fundamental en el mercado laboral. Para las Organizaciones Profesionales de Empleadores (PEOs) y las corporaciones...more
In Germany, temporary employment — known as Arbeitnehmerüberlassung or Zeitarbeit — plays a pivotal role in the labor market. For U.S. Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) and corporations looking to expand their...more
In Canada, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a unique tool employers can use to hire foreign workers and fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. ...more
We previously reported that the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (“NJDOL”) issued proposed regulations to implement New Jersey’s Temporary Workers’ Bill of Rights (the “Act”), including its pay equity...more
Temporary Employment Agencies (TEAs) should become familiar with a change to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (“WSIA”), which creates a new classification, 001281, added to Class L....more
Many countries have special personal income tax regimes for individuals performing work on their territory and we will be covering some of these regimes in a series of articles. In this article we discuss Return Tax Relief...more
The Illinois General Assembly has been busy at work revising and updating the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (the “Act”). The Act generally requires that temporary staffing agencies register with the Illinois...more
Late last month, a federal judge in Georgia blocked the U.S. Department of Labor from enforcing its “Farmworker Protection Rule,” also known as the “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in...more
The Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (IDTLSA) has been amended for the third time in the last year. Codified as Public Act 103-1030, the amendments clarify employers’ and staffing agencies’ obligations on equal...more
By: Ashley D. Mitchell & Aaron R. Gelb On August 3, 2023, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed several amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (“Act”) into law. The Act provides protections to...more
The State of New Jersey is on the verge of finalizing its regulations for the Temporary Workers Bill of Rights (TWBR), a significant move that will enhance protections and further equalize compensation for temporary workers...more
On August 30, 2024, a judge of the U.S. District Court of New Jersey denied a motion to partially enjoin the New Jersey Temporary Workers Bill of Rights based on Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) preemption....more
As the Fast Laner previously reported, significant changes to the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (Act) started to impact both temporary labor agencies (Agencies), as well as third-party clients (Clients) which utilize...more
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker recently agreed to amend the state’s groundbreaking temp worker law to increase obligations for businesses and create additional compliance requirements. The August 9 action officially amends...more
In the recent decision of New Jersey Staffing Alliance v. Fais, — F.4th —- (3d. Cir. July 24, 2024), the Third Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction seeking to bar enforcement of New...more