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Freelancers Under Fire: Legislation Threatens Gig Economy Workers

Allwork

The original PRO Act passed in the House of Representatives in 2020, and then again in 2022. The overarching fear and uncertainty felt by many working within the gig economy regarding federal policy began with a trial-run piece of California legislation known as Assembly Bill 5 (AB5). The PRO Act was reintroduced by Sen.

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4 Monumental Ways Banning Noncompete Clauses Will Transform The Future Of Work

Allwork

By barring companies from implementing such policies, workers would be able to seek greener pastures as they please. . Research from the Economic Policy Institute shows 49.4% This stifled mobility is where the FTC’s estimated $300 billion wage boost comes into play. How Leaders Can Prepare .

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The Workforce is on the Move…and so is Compensation

Bonnie Low Kramen

Make no mistake – a workplace revolution is happening right now and these types of conversations, decisions, and new policies are being formulated right now. The truth is, that even before the Covid-19 pandemic that sent thousands home to create in-home offices in March 2020, the workplace was already – quite literally – in motion.

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According to the National Labor Relations Board, Uber Drivers are Contractors

Small Business Labs

Other states - with California being a key example - have had legal rulings that make it very likely most gig workers should be classified as employees.    And, of course, if a Democrat wins the White House in 2020 their administration is likely to reverse the recent federal rulings. 

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Working from home can present particular challenges for women

Workplace Insight

In 2020, research suggested that women left the workforce in droves in the first few months of the pandemic – at four times the rate of men. With that said, I urge leadership to address this imbalance by analysing cultural structures and company policies, particularly in regard to parental leave.

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Employee Monitoring: How to (and not to) track employee productivity

BMT Office Administration

Before 2020, employee monitoring in a traditional office environment was pretty straightforward. Yet, the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 threw a wrench into this tried and true system for most companies. As early as May 2020, one-third of all employees began working from home. Legal issues and concerns over webcam surveillance.

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Can Recruiters Avoid Gender Bias In Workplace With These 4 Steps?

Recruit CRM

A paper-free, fast, safe and reliant option can not just save you loads of time but also help you pull up records easily, in case there's a legal emergency. In final words, staying clear from the below would prove helpful for everyone— Examine your recruiting policy clearly Make sure your sexual harassment policy is clear.

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