June 25, 2013

What to Tell Your Clients About the Affordable Care Act—Don’t Miss Today’s Free ASAPro WebinarM

Published June 25, 2013 ■ Announcement

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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.

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What to Tell Your Clients About the Affordable Care Act—Don’t Miss Today’s ASAPro Webinar

Published June 25, 2013 ■ Announcement

Members are signing up this very minute. Some 600 offices are already registered. But it’s not too late to join them—until 2:30 Eastern time, that is. Be sure to attend today’s wildly popular ASAPro webinar, “What to Tell Your Clients About the Affordable Care Act,” from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. ASA senior counsel Edward A. Lenz will address key questions about the ACA’s “play or pay” rules, how to discuss those rules with clients, and how those rules will affect client costs.

ASAPro webinars are $295 for nonmembers and qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. Join ASA and enjoy ASAPro webinars for FREE.

ASA Staffing Index: Staffing in June Flat

Published June 25, 2013 ■ Headline News

American Staffing Association (06/25/13)

Staffing employment in June is flat (0.0%) compared with the same month last year, according to the ASA Staffing Index. The index value for the month of June is 93, indicating that staffing employment has experienced little change over the past 30 days (-0.2%).

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Orders for U.S. Durable Goods Rose More Than Forecast

Published June 25, 2013 ■ Headline News

Bloomberg (06/25/13) Lorraine Woellert

Orders for U.S. durable goods rose 3.6% in May, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The higher-than-expected increase suggests manufacturing is stabilizing. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg had forecast a 3% increase. Excluding the volatile transportation equipment component, orders rose 0.7%, also higher then forecast.

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Published June 25, 2013 ■ ASA for You

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Free ASAPro Webinars Coming Up

Published June 25, 2013 ■ ASA for You

Tomorrow, be sure to catch the ASAPro webinar “Connect With Your Community—ASA Central,” from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Learn about this new dynamic online community for ASA members to exchange ideas and best practices, connect with industry peers in their sector, and gain quick access to ASA resources.

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June 27, 3-4 p.m. Eastern time

“Insights and Trends in Allied Health Care Staffing”

July 18, 3-4 p.m. Eastern time

“Playing It Safe—Workplace Safety Obligations of Staffing Firms and Their Clients”

July 25, 3-4 p.m. Eastern time

“Maximize the Short- and Long-Term Value of Your Firm”

Is it time to renew your ASA credential? The deadline is July 1, 2013 for individuals who earned or renewed their Certified Staffing Professional^® or Technical Services Certified^SM credential between Jan. 1, 2010, and June 30, 2010. To be eligible to renew your CSP^® or TSC^SM credential, you must complete at least 30 hours of continuing education every three years. At least six of the 30 CE hours must pertain to employment law. Renew your credential online today to stay current and keep your competitive advantage.