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OSHA and the American Staffing Association renew alliance to protect temporary workers
https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=33339
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently renewed its alliance with the American Staffing Association with the goal of protecting temporary employees from workplace hazards.
Source: OSHA
Future of Work
http://www.dol.gov/featured/fow/
The nature of employment relationships is changing for many Americans — in both high and low-tech sectors. And as our economy undergoes tremendous change and innovation, the nature of work continues to evolve.
Source: DOL
The Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “Suffer or Permit” Standard in the Identification of Employees Who Are Misclassified as Independent Contractors
http://www.dol.gov/whd/workers/Misclassification/AI-2015_1.pdf
Department of Labor Adminstration's Interpretation - issued by David Weil on July 15, 2015
Source: DOL
Recorded Webinar: Temporary and Contingent Worker Safety and Health Best Practices, Challenges and Solutions
This symposium was presented on May 28, 2015 by the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences and the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center. It is available as a free recorded webinar.
Documentary: A Day's Work
http://www.tempfilm.com/film2/
This documentary tells the story of 21-year-old Day Davis who died on the job as a temporary worker, and issues related to workplace safety and health within the temporary staffing workforce.
Source: A Day's Work