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The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference Begins Today

The ASA Staffing Law and Compliance Conference takes place today and tomorrow at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Today’s presenters will discuss scams and fraud in the staffing industry, ways to prevent lawsuits, artificial intelligence in recruiting, and more.

If you can’t be at the conference, you can connect on social media and find out what’s happening.

The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central

ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations.

This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central:

Get involved with the community—update your profile today so you can network with colleagues, join a section community, recommend and comment on your colleagues’ posts, and share your own blog or discussion post. Log in to ASA Central now.

Why Client Relationships Matter—Read Staffing Success Magazine

In a difficult labor market, as the workforce shifts and technological advancements continue to transform the industry, staffing firms that establish themselves as communicative and knowledgeable partners will be best positioned for long-term success.

In the latest issue of Staffing Success magazine, learn about new research that suggests staffing firms should focus on deepening relationships with existing clients, rather than expanding client bases, to increase their sales and thrive in a challenging labor market.

Access the current issue and back issues of Staffing Success, and other ASA digital publications, at americanstaffing.net/digital.

Paid $270,400 Per Year and Still Owed Overtime? Another Court Says Yes

In Pickens v. Hamilton-Ryker IT Solutions, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit determined that paying a guaranteed weekly amount is not enough to make an employee “salaried” and exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime requirements. The case involved an employee who was paid a guaranteed $800 per week for any week in which he worked and $100 per hour for all hours worked over eight in any workweek. The employee averaged 52 hours a week, or $270,400 annually, and the employer classified him as a salaried exempt employee.

The employee filed suit for FLSA violations, arguing that he essentially was an hourly worker entitled to overtime pay. The Sixth Circuit relied on the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Helix Energy Solutions Group v. Hewitt to determine that the employee was paid on an hourly basis. According to the court, being paid on a salary basis under the FLSA means receiving a fixed, predetermined amount each pay period regardless of the quantity of work performed. The court noted that because the employee’s total weekly pay varied depending on his hours worked in excess of the initial eight hours, it did not function as a true salary. The ruling emphasizes that high compensation does not guarantee exemption from the FLSA’s overtime requirements.

From ASA: Hamilton-Ryker Statement
In a statement, Hamilton-Ryker chief executive officer Kelly McCreight responded: "As Judge Murphy aptly explained in his dissent, the plain text of the U.S. Department of Labor’s regulation defining what it means to be paid on a salary basis only mandates that part of an employee’s pay each week consist of a predetermined amount, regardless of the amount of work performed. Given that Hamilton-Ryker’s pay practices met these requirements, we respectfully disagree with the panel’s decision. Hamilton-Ryker is considering all available avenues for potential additional review of the panel’s decision to ensure its position is fully evaluated."

Industry Professionals Begin to Gather for the ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference

Tomorrow and Friday, come to the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC, for the 2025 ASA Staffing Law and Compliance Conference—the two-day event brings together the nation’s leading experts in employment law, compliance issues, and human resources to address the industry’s most pressing topics. Hear from subject matter experts on the industry’s most pressing topics, including artificial intelligence in recruiting, fraud protection, Form I-9 compliance, legislation aimed at the staffing industry, and more.

ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward maintaining their ASA credentials, and ASA is seeking preapproval for attorneys to earn continuing legal education accreditation credit for several states.

Today’s health care staffing preconference program begins at 1 p.m. Eastern time. On-site registration for the conference opens tomorrow at 7 a.m. There is still time to register. Visit staffinglawconference.net to get the details.

Get Your Staffing Benchmarks and Projections—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey

The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2025 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 23 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data.

Register to take the survey, or view the questionnaire, at americanstaffing.net/quarterly-survey. If you have questions or did not receive a survey link, email research@americanstaffing.net. There are no fees to participate.

Deadline Extended—Earn Recognition for Your Staffing Stars and Social Responsibility Programs

Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s National Staffing Employee of the Year and ASA Care Awards programs. The deadline to submit entries has been extended—submissions are due May 23.

  • The National Staffing Employee of the Year program honors a current or former temporary or contract employee with an extraordinary story of staffing success and who best exemplifies one or more of the industry’s key messages of bridging, flexibility, and access to a new career. Sponsored by StaffPRO3, a division of PMC Insurance Group
  • The ASA Care Awards program recognizes outstanding social responsibility efforts by staffing firms and industry suppliers.

Being named as one of the best in the industry can help you differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets, sell to clients, and engage with talent. To learn more and submit a nomination, visit americanstaffing.net/awards by May 23.

THRIVE Virtual Happens in Two Weeks—Don’t Miss This Special Event for Women in Staffing

Learn from and connect with women leaders during THRIVE virtual, Tuesday, May 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. Eastern time. The agenda, featuring inspiring presenters from throughout the staffing industry, is designed to help you grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and recharge with ideas and lasting connections.

Connection is at the heart of this half-day online event presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group. Along with powerful presenters—like organizational psychologist Michelle P. King, Ph.D.; Nika White, Ph.D., of Nika White Consulting; Lauren Beane of the “Ready Enough” podcast; and Erika Bantz of Butler Street—you’ll be able to take part in peer networking groups where you’ll share insights, swap strategies, and build genuine connections with a supportive community of women leaders. Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register.

The ASA women in leadership interest group is sponsored by ASA corporate partners Advance Partners, Bullhorn, and ClearlyRated, and by Avionté, Marsh McLennan Agency, Mee Derby, Sense, and T2 Insurance Solutions.

Share Your Expertise With Your Industry Peers

The American Staffing Association’s call for subject matter experts is currently open. Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2025? Submit your proposal today for your chance to speak at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, or to present an ASA webinar.

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

ASA Webinar Next Week on the Economic Forecast for Staffing—Complimentary to Members

How could fluctuations in inflation and the U.S. gross domestic product affect demand for staffing services? How will trends within the economy affect employment and sales in the staffing industry? The ASA research team will share expert analysis, to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight, during the ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | May 2025.” The third session of this new monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—takes place Monday, May 12, 1–1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

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.