Staffing employment in September is up 5.1% from one year ago, according to the ASA Staffing Index.
The index value for the month of September is 95, indicating that staffing employment is approximately 2.4% higher than that reported for August.
Ortoli | Rosenstadt: What Exactly Is a Seller Responsible for When Selling Its Staffing Firm?
Buyers of a business generally expect sellers to be responsible for certain liabilities relating to when the seller owned its business—a concept mergers and acquisitions professionals refer to as indemnification. Indemnification is one of the most heavily negotiated, and potentially most significant, provisions of a purchase agreement, and understanding the terminology common to such agreements is essential when negotiating a deal. Attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP explains what sellers are liable for, how a seller’s liability may be limited, and how buyers may seek to fund potential indemnity claims.
Holiday Hiring Will Exceed Last Year, Analyst Says
Wichita Business Journal (09/24/12) Emily Behlmann
Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. estimates that 700,000 temporary holiday workers will be hired this year by major retailers. While this marks a gain from the 660,000 seasonal workers hired in 2011, it remains below the more than 722,000 hired on average for the prerecession period of 2004-07.
Patients Added to Hepatitis C Class Action Suit
Seacoast Online (09/25/12) Aaron Sanborn
The New Hampshire class-action lawsuit against Exeter Hospital had grown to 169 people as of Sept. 21. Thus far 32 people have contracted hepatitis C at the hospital. Former temporary medical technician David Kwiatkowski, the man who allegedly caused the hepatitis C outbreak, is scheduled to appear in court in October.
ASAPro Webinar Today—Overcome the Fear of ‘No’ to Get More Business
This afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time, attend the ASAPro Webinar “Get More Business—Overcome the Fear of ‘No.’” Best-selling authors Andrea Waltz and Richard Fenton will share their “Go for No” philosophy, offer tips on how to increase business and reduce stress, and discuss the benefits of persistence. The Webinar is free for ASA members and qualifies for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal.
Get Ready for Staffing World—ASAPro Webinar Thursday
If you’re planning to attend Staffing World 2012, the ASA annual convention and expo—and you should—you can’t miss the free ASAPro Webinar “Make the Most of Your Staffing World Experience.” Get information on logistics, educational programming, networking opportunities, and more. The Webinar takes place Thursday, Sept. 27, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time, and will be repeated Wednesday, Oct. 3, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.
Get the latest about convention content, including the fact that ASA has expanded the Staffing World session on health care reform—at one hour and 45 minutes, the Immersion Program “Current Developments in Health Care Reform” will be long enough for in-depth discussion and a question-and-answer session.
Register for this Webinar at americanstaffing.net.
Definition of ‘Concerted Activity’ Continues to Be Construed Broadly by the NLRB
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Will the Imposition of Weight Restrictions in the Workplace Present a Hefty Problem for Employers Under the ADA?
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NIOSH: Paid Sick Leave Equals Fewer Workers’ Compensation Injuries
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More Than Half of All Workers Believe Switching Employers Is the Key to Career Growth
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