August 31, 2020

Staffing Industry Diversity and Inclusion Survey Closes Tomorrow

Published August 31, 2020 ■ Announcement

ASA is a founding member of the Women Business Collaborative Staffing Leadership Council, which is working to accelerate diversity, equity, and inclusion in the staffing and recruiting industry. As part of its efforts to address issues of gender parity and equity, WBC is conducting an industry-wide survey to collect data on social identities of women in staffing.

The Benchmarking Gender Equity in the Staffing Industry survey closes tomorrow. The results will be used to help improve the representation of women in leadership roles in staffing.

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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Consumer Sentiment Improves Slightly in Late August, but Still Near Pandemic LowM

Published August 31, 2020 ■ Headline News

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More Than 30 States Are Preparing to Distribute an Extra $300 in Unemployment Benefits—but How Long Will That Last?M

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More Temporary Layoffs Could Become Permanent During Covid-19 RecessionM

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U.S. Department of Labor Changes Jobless Claims Data Methodology After Economic ShockM

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Plan for These Free ASA Webinars in September

Published August 31, 2020 ■ ASA for You

The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you understand the implications of the upcoming national elections, the current state of the staffing industry, and more.

Sept. 10—”Disability Inclusion in the Workplace: Increasing Access and Opportunity“
Hear a representative of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy share steps that staffing firms can take to increase hiring of candidates with disabilities and utilize disability employment resources.

Sept. 17—ASA State of the Industry Webinar “Third Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals, Focusing on Job Candidates“
Find out about new research on how job candidates navigate their search, and get the tools you need to truly become an employer of choice.

Sept. 29—”How the 2020 Elections Could Affect Business“
Get a preview of the upcoming U.S. elections from political analyst Charlie Cook, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report, and get his insights on what the outcomes could mean for the business community.

Sept. 30—”Maximize Your ASA Membership“
Learn how to make the most of the professional development opportunities, legal and legislative resources, benchmarking data, marketing tools, and other benefits of your association membership.

All ASA webinars are free for ASA members, and most qualify for continuing education hours toward ASA certification renewal. To learn more and to register, visit americanstaffing.net.

Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral Fails to Relieve Employer Liability

Published August 31, 2020 ■ Legal Watch

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Treasury and U.S. Internal Revenue Service issued guidance implementing the presidential memorandum that was issued Aug. 8 allowing deferral of the employee share of the Social Security payroll tax. The guidance provides little detail and does not allay employer fears that they will be held liable if employees fail to pay the deferred tax. As a result, most employers are likely to continue withholding and paying the tax rather than deferring it.

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