#worker-classification

#worker-classification

There's naturally a certain amount of friction in terms of labor law compatibility between European states inside and outside of the European Union (EU). But even within the umbrella of the EU, countries have their own labor, tax, and social security rules that can turn simple payroll procedures into a nightmare. That's because EU labor law is issued via directives that allow member states discretion in how they implement rulings.

In the US, the number of contingent workers is poised to increase significantly, with 65% of companies intending to ramp up reliance on such labor in the coming years.

The U.S. Department of Labor has dropped its investigation into Scale AI's compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, ending scrutiny over alleged worker misclassification.