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A bill (A2651) introduced on March 9, 2012 and passed in the Assembly on March 15, 2012, would have a dramatic impact on New Jersey employers intending to outsource a call center (telephone-based or email-based) overseas.

Interesting article in Forbes, "The Zero-Day Salesmen," about "government agencies who purchase such "zero-day" exploits, or hacking techniques that use undisclosed flaws in software, with the ­explicit ­intention of invading or disrupting the computers and phones of crime suspects and intelligence targets."

While some "temporary" workers are employed by a staffing agency, other workers contract directly with a company as consultants or independent contractors.

Beginning January 1st, California law requires "client employers" to share certain compliance responsibility and liability with the companies that provide them with contract labor.

This year, we have seen outsourcing activity increase across various functions.

Milbank's Technology and Outsourcing partner Nicholas Smith spoke on a panel of outsourcing industry service providers and advisors

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) published in January a 16-page list of regulatory and examination priorities for 2012.

Fissuring occurs through subcontracting, franchising, and an extended supply chain, and is especially prevalent in the restaurant, hospitality, and construction industries.

The modern workforce has transformed dramatically, with individuals building client bases and working across state lines through digital platforms. Yet the employment laws governing these arrangements often date back to the 1930s, creating complex legal challenges when contemporary business models collide with outdated regulatory frameworks. This discussion examines the critical questions surrounding independent contractors, joint employment, gig work, and workforce design in today's evolving labor landscap

An ALJ with the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer recently entered an order against a Minnesota-based professional employer organization for failing to comply with the Form I-9 attestation requirement.

On April 13, 2012, the newly minted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issues CFPB Bulletin 2012-03 on the topic of Service Providers that, while using different words does not vary substantially from the supplier guidance issued on this topic from other financial service regulators, thankfully.

As an organization grows and back-office processes get complex and stretched, leaders face the need for action to make life better.

Traditionally, alternative labour models – including outsourcing and contracting – have been used by business to defray cost and risk and deal with workflow fluctuations. Today's environment is creating new challenges...

Last week the COVID-19 public health emergency officially came to an end, but the impacts of the pandemic endure. More than three years after countries began lockdowns...

We are in the midst of a trend involving the "outsourcing" of certain outpatient and ambulatory services by hospitals and health systems.

With the November congressional elections looming and continued tension over unemployment and illegal immigration issues, President Obama signed into law a bill earmarking $600 million to procure additional personnel and technology to improve border security.

Peyton Recer, a summer associate in Foley's Tampa office, shares her journey from earning degrees at the University of Florida to attending University of Miami School of Law. She discusses her approach to law school success, her summer associate experience, and offers valuable insights on networking and relationship building for aspiring legal professionals.