By: Joseph O’Shea The conversation around independent contractor compliance (ICC) has evolved significantly over the past decade. What once centered primarily on avoiding penalties has transformed into a strategic discussion about building sustainable, flexible workforces that balance risk, cost, and operational agility. Today’s organizations are discovering that effective IC compliance isn’t just about regulatory adherence…
By: Brian Christel The modern workforce is experiencing a seismic shift. Companies across industries are increasingly turning to independent contractors to fill critical roles in technology, engineering, and IT. This trend is not just a temporary response to market conditions—it’s a fundamental change in how businesses operate and scale their talent. While this shift offers…
Recent action taken by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will make it more difficult for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors rather than employees. The DOL announced the withdrawal of the Trump-era Independent Contractor Rule as it moves to ensure compliance with minimum wage and overtime compensation regulations. According to the DOL’s announcement,…
According to a recent article by Allen Smith, a manager of workplace law at The Society of Human Resource Management, various laws, rules, and tests can make it hard to identify your independent contractors. Let’s take a look at this mini case study to figure out why that is—and what we can do to help….
At Broadleaf, we know how hard it can be for business owners, employers, and staffing agencies to manage their contingent workforce—especially in 2020. In this new decade, IC laws are making an impact in some of the nation’s most populous states. What’s more, the impact of these laws is being felt nationwide—for better or worse….
For those of you who missed it, Broadleaf’s President & CEO Lynne Marie Finn hosted a panel of industry professionals at the CWS Summit North America in San Diego, California. What did we learn? What are HR and procurement pros talking about? Well, we already know that total talent management (TTM) solutions are dominating the…
One question weighs on the minds of freelancers—is working for myself the best choice or should I be working for an organization full time?
Securing the talent needed for productivity and growth remains a challenge, but the methods behind work procurement have evolved.
Six of the most notable shifts necessitating a total talent management strategy for 2018.
Freelancing or “gig work” is said to become the majority of the U.S. workforce by 2027. So what exactly does it mean?
