By using contingent (or temporary) workers, employers can gain scheduling flexibility, alleviate overloads, accommodate one-time projects, and prevent a succession of expensive hires and traumatic layoffs. In addition, employers may reduce labor costs through lower hourly wages and the absence of benefit payments. Contingent workers include those who are hired through staffing firms, who are independent contractors, who work less than full-time, or whose jobs are structured to last only a limited length of time. Some of the same federal laws that apply to long-term employees, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), also apply to certain contingent workers.
How Much Will Seasonal Workers be Paid This Summer?
A recent survey has found that two-thirds (66%) of employers hiring seasonal workers this summer will consider these employees for permanent placement/positions with their company. What can these workers expect from their paychecks?
More Working Mothers Prefer Part-Time Work
The percentage of working mothers who say they would prefer part-time work has increased in the last 10 years, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center.
