As we swiftly approach the second half of 2025, U.S. employment law continues to evolve rapidly, bringing new compliance challenges - and opportunities - for employers and recruiters. Whether you're hiring directly or working with an Employer of Record (EOR), failing...
What is sick leave? Sick leave is time employees take off if they or a family member are sick. There are two types: paid and unpaid sick leave. With paid sick leave the employee receives the same wages as if they worked. Compliance with Federal Law On a federal...
As Q1 2025 wraps up, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) offers a snapshot of a labor market marked by cautious stability, modest shifts, and regional nuances. For recruitment firms and employer of record (EOR) service providers, understanding these trends is...
Contract recruitment can act as a shock absorber for recruitment firms and their clients when the future gets foggy. Over the past five years, businesses have faced a global pandemic, geopolitical changes, and economic uncertainty. Events like presidential elections...
When hiring a contractor, one of the first steps is determining the best way to onboard them. This depends on whether they operate as an independent contractor (1099), have their own business entity (Corp-to-Corp), or prefer to be treated as a W-2 employee. Asking the...
In the US, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines prohibited hiring and employment practices and enforces key anti-discrimination laws that govern recruitment, hiring, and employment. Unlike the UK’s more centralized employment regulations, US...
When placing candidates across international markets, understanding the local tax landscape is just as important as knowing the salary benchmarks. For recruitment firms operating in both the UK and the US, being able to clearly explain how take-home pay, deductions,...
Interstate hiring in the US comes with complex compliance, tax, and payroll challenges. That’s where an Employer of Record (EOR) becomes an essential partner. An EOR enables you to compliantly employ people across state lines without setting up legal entities or...
With skills shortages in many industries and shifting candidate expectations, the way businesses engage with potential hires can make or break their ability to secure the best people. Recruitment agencies play a pivotal role in shaping that experience. Acting as the...
The hiring landscape is evolving at a rapid pace, and 2025 is set to bring even more transformative changes. With advancements in AI, shifting workforce expectations, and an increasingly competitive job market, recruiters must stay ahead of the curve to attract and...