ASA and Inavero, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present the fourth ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2015 Tuesday, Dec. 15, 3–4 p.m. Eastern time.
Eric Gregg, president and chief executive officer of Inavero, will share data on the satisfaction levels of candidates who work with staffing firms and offer insight into how you can improve retention of your placed talent. Cynthia Poole, ASA director of research, will bring you the latest on key staffing industry metrics, the hardest-to-fill jobs in the U.S., and sector profiles of staffing employees. ASA general counsel Stephen Dwyer will discuss the recent U.S. Department of Labor proposed overtime regulations and explain how they could affect your business operations next year.
There will also be a question-and-answer segment featuring newly elected ASA chairman Lesa Francis, CSP.
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.
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.