Lawsuit Demonstrates Why Contract Terms Matter
Oil Giant Invokes Indemnity Clause Against Elwood Staffing
A major oilfield equipment manufacturer is suing Elwood Staffing Services alleging that Elwood refused to honor a broad indemnity agreement, one that requires the staffing firm to indemnify the client for the client's own negligence.
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Aerotek Filing Big Debt Collection Lawsuits
Is it the economy or just business as usual?
As one of the biggest players in the staffing industry, it is not surprising that Aerotek spends more time in court than most staffing firms. Lately, the firm has been chasing clients for some pretty large unpaid bills. This may be
Adecco Sues Longtime Client for Transferring Temp Workforce to Competitor
Staffing giant seeks to recover $1,497,432.44 in conversion fees - did the client read the contract?
I have not seen a temp workforce transfer case this large in a long time, although I did report on two smaller cases last year. It appears the staffing agency may
The Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Non-Compete Ban and the Staffing Industry
By Bill Josey, Editor, Staffing Legal News - 11 Jan 2023
Background
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission published a proposed regulation flatly banning all employee noncompete agreements, defined as any agreement that expressly or functionally “prevents the worker from seeking or accepting employment with a person, or
Nonpayment Lawsuits Abound-Watch Those Receivables!
It seems the number of nonpayment lawsuits filed by staffing firms is picking up, as illustrated by the examples below. With a business slowdown and possible recession in process, it is more important than ever to closely watch your receivables and immediately address any delays in payment.
