Donโt miss Staffing Worldยฎ 2024, the ASA annual convention and expo—your opportunity to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. This yearโs event takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN. That’s also where THRIVE Live and two preconvention…
Managing the Employment Relationship in South Carolina
Employers operating in South Carolina should be aware that the South Carolina Statutes, Regulations, and common law govern the employment relationship. Most statutory employment-related laws are covered in Title 41 of the South Carolina Code. There are some critical judicial decisions that impact…
What Every Employer Should Know About OSHA: OSHA Must Issue a Citation Within Six Months
Employers should be aware that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has six months from the occurrence of any violation to issue a citation. However, if the employer has misled the agency or concealed the violative condition, OSHA has six months from the date it learned or should…
John Ruffini Is the 2024 ASA Volunteer of the Year
ASA has named John Ruffini, vice president of professional development at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, the 2024 Volunteer of the Year. The Volunteer of the Year award is selected through nominations from volunteer peers from across the country. โJohn Ruffiniโs commitment to leadership and service has earned him respect throughout the staffing industry,โ said Richard Wahlquist,…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Improving Technological Security
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Staffing Business Against Online Threats.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly digital world, itโs critical for businesses across all industries, including staffing firms, to protect themselves against cybercrime. A panel of cybersecurity experts will provide valuable insights to ensure…
Fourth Circuit Affirms Termination of Employee for Alleged Lawful THC Consumption
In Anderson v. Diamondback Inv. Grp. LLC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the termination of an employee after failing two company drug tests. The employee, who claimed she used legal hemp-derived products, filed suit for disability discrimination under the…
Women’s Progress in Corporate America Is Fragile and Unsustainable
Corporate America is nearly 50 years away from reaching parity for all women based on its current rate of progress, according to the 10th annual Women in the Workplace report by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company. Over the past 10 years, women have made gains in the workplace, specifically at the…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Improving Technological Security
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Staffing Business Against Online Threats>,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly digital world, itโs critical for businesses across all industries, including staffing firms, to protect themselves against cybercrime. A panel of cybersecurity experts will provide valuable insights to ensure your firm maintains its cybersecurity, compliance, and…
Xenspire Group Acquires OneSource Professional Search
Xenspire Group Inc., a talent acquisition and contract staffing firm, has acquired OneSource Professional Search LLC, a technical and financial search and staffing company based in Mandeville, LA, that provides direct hire, contract, and temporary-to-hire placement services. …
Fall Protection Remains Atop OSHA’s Annual ‘Top 10’ List of Most Frequently Cited Standards
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued its preliminary list of the most frequently cited standards at the 2024 NSC Safety Congress & Expo, with Fall Protection–General Requirements ranking first for the 14th straight year, with 6,307 violations. The standards named in the…