There is a common misconception that contract workers are somehow inferior, lower-level, or not the “cream of the crop.” However you want to say it, the belief is that candidates only take contract assignments because they were passed up for…

Think you don’t have to worry about healthcare reform because you don’t have 50 or more employees? Think again! Most of the hype about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the healthcare reform law better known as Obamacare, has been surrounding…

There is no question that Registered Nurses (RNs) play an integral role in modern healthcare. As the population ages and healthcare reform requires all Americans to get insurance, possibly pushing more peple into the healthcare system, the services of RNs…

There’s a new sheriff in town when it comes to worker misclassification. Many employers use 1099 independent contractors (ICs) to reduce the costs associated with workers. By utilizing ICs, employers avoid paying the employer share of payroll taxes, the expenses…

If your client requests a credit check on a candidate for a professional contract assignment, you should do it, right? Not necessarily. You could actually be breaking the law if you comply with this simple client request! Nine states (California,…

According to a recent Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) article, I-9 audits are on the rise (membership may be required). In 2004, only three audits were conducted compared with 3,004 in 2012. Simple paperwork errors can cost employers up…