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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.

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.

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference Happens This Week

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference happens this week—Thursday, May 8, and Friday, May 9, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. Plus there’s a special health care staffing compliance preconference program Wednesday, May 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. Eastern time. This highly focused event will deliver the answers you need on the industry’s most pressing topics—including Form I-9 compliance, artificial intelligence in recruiting, fraud protection, and much more.

Attorneys can earn continuing legal education credits and ASA-certified professionals can earn continuing education hours toward maintaining their ASA credential.

There is still time to register. Visit staffinglawconference.net to find out who’s presenting, learn about the scheduled sessions, make your travel plans, and reserve your spot.

Find Support for Your Career Aspirations—Come to THRIVE Virtual This Month

Strong leaders depend on connections, support, and shared wisdom. THRIVE virtual is your opportunity to gain the tools, strategies, and community you need to lead with confidence as a woman in the staffing industry.

The half-day event takes place online Tuesday, May 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. Eastern time, and will feature

  • Michelle P. King, Ph.D., revealing the invisible barriers that hold women back—and how to break them down
  • Nika White, Ph.D., showing how authentic storytelling can spark deeper, lasting connections at work
  • Peer networking groups and a staffing industry panel discussion, where you’ll swap experiences, share challenges, and gain cross-generational insights into resilient leadership in staffing
  • Staffing-specific breakout sessions and speed talks, offering actionable strategies to boost your confidence, leadership skills, and success in an evolving staffing landscape

Visit americanstaffing.net/thrive to learn more and register.

ASA Webinar Today on the Tax Policy Outlook—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Federal Tax Policy in Transition: Elections, Expiring Cuts, and What’s Ahead.” It takes place today from 1 to 2 p.m. Eastern time. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which contained significant tax relief for the staffing industry, will expire at the end of this year without congressional action.

Marc Gerson of Miller & Chevalier Chartered will provide insight into the effect of the 2024 elections on the tax legislative agenda and the potential that the expiring TCJA tax relief provisions may be extended. Sponsored by Miller & Chevalier Chartered.

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.

Deadline Friday—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 is this Friday, May 2.

  • 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 2.

Last Chance to Save on ASA Professional Development Products—Sale Ends Tomorrow

Time is running out—there’s just one day left to take advantage of the ASA professional development sale and save 25% on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Invest in yourself or your team. Find out how the ASA Certified Staffing Professional® credential will help you stand out in your field, then place your order in the ASA store using the discount code SPRINGCERT25 to get 25% off your purchase. The sale ends April 30.

The ASA Staffing Law & Compliance Conference Is Next Week

Connect with employment law experts, learn about legislative policy changes, meet with leading industry suppliers, earn continuing education hours, and more—at the 2025 ASA Staffing Law and Compliance Conference. The two-day event takes place May 8–9 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC.

Ensure your staffing firm remains compliant and prepared for growth, especially amid evolving government regulations. Visit staffinglawconference.net to learn more and register.

Maximize your conference experience by adding the health care staffing preconference program that takes place May 7. Separate registration is required, and preconference program attendees must be registered for the Staffing Law & Compliance Conference.

Free ASA Webinar Next Week With ASA Corporate Partner ConverzAI—AI in Recruiting

Tired of losing great candidates because your recruiters are buried in busy work? Slow recruitment processes can hinder business growth, but artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions are changing the game.

ASA past chair Susan Dietrich of TOPS Staffing, and Ashwarya Poddar of ASA corporate partner ConverzAI, will explore ways you can use AI to make placements faster, improve candidate engagement, and scale recruitment workflows during the ASA webinar “Unlocking Scalable Recruitment With Artificial Intelligence Agents.” It takes place Tuesday, April 29, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Sponsored by ConverzAI.

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.

Save 25% on ASA Learning Products—Sale Ends Next Week

Invest in your career and expand your expertise by taking advantage of the ASA professional development sale—starting right now and continuing through the end of this month.

You’ll get a 25% discount on education and certification products (except certification renewal fees)—including certification packages, exams, and study materials; Staffing Pro Stacks credentialing programs; staffing industry onboarding courses; and more.

Why should you earn an ASA credential? Visit americanstaffing.net/certification to learn the answer—then place your order in the ASA store, using the discount code SPRINGCERT25, by April 30.