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Contingent workers
1WF Corroon, St. Louis, USA.
Employee Benefits Journal
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Federal laws impact contingent workers and hiring companies, but lack specific compliance guidance. This analysis reviews how existing employment and benefits laws apply to these workers, focusing on compensation and benefits.
Area of Science:
- Labor Law
- Employment Law
- Human Resources
Background:
- Existing federal laws were created before the widespread use of contingent workers.
- Current legislation does not directly address compliance for contingent workforces.
- Companies face challenges in ensuring legal compliance when utilizing contingent workers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the application of federal employment laws to contingent workers.
- To analyze existing regulations concerning contingent workers, especially regarding benefits and compensation.
- To provide clarity on compliance for companies engaging contingent labor.
Main Methods:
- Review of federal employment and benefits legislation.
- Analysis of case law and regulatory guidance on contingent workers.
- Fact-specific examination of legal compliance in benefits and compensation.
Main Results:
- Federal laws indirectly govern contingent workers.
- Companies must interpret and apply existing laws to contingent work arrangements.
- Specific challenges exist in applying employee benefit and compensation laws.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for clearer legal frameworks for contingent workers.
- Companies must proactively manage compliance risks associated with contingent labor.
- Understanding the nuances of current laws is crucial for both workers and employers.