August 29, 2025

Mokavia Aerospace and Hi-Tek Inc. Announce Transaction
Kansas City Fed: Manufacturing Activity Was Mostly Unchanged in August
Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Stayed Stable in July
How a Historic Immigration Drop Is Changing the Job Market
GSA Releases FY 2026 CONUS Per Diem Rates for Federal Travelers
When Travel Time Is Compensable Work Time
Prior Remote Work May Preclude Hardship Defense
Minnesota, Iowa Modify Employer Drug Testing Requirements
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Washington
Call Out to Oregon Employers: Your New-Hire Procedures Will Change in 2026
Express: Job Seekers Say No Job Is Safe—Even With Strong Performance
Construction Workforce Shortages Are Leading Cause of Project Delays

Upcoming Events

Plan for These ASA Webinars Next Month—Complimentary to Members

The next few weeks will be full of complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you use technology effectively, manage legal risks, and more.

Sept. 4—”From Cost Cutting to Competitive Advantage: The Nearshore Shift
Learn from business analysts Glenda Quiroz and Adleigh Hunter how nearshore hiring—outsourcing work to countries close by instead of several time zones away—is helping staffing firms scale operations, maintain delivery speed, and unlock agility in a blended staffing model. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner VensureHR Staffing Alliance.

Sept. 8—”ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | September 2025
In this monthly webinar series only for ASA members, the ASA research team will share expert analysis to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight.

Sept. 9—”Unlocking Your Potential: How to Leverage Four Mindsets for Staffing Success
Tom Erb of Tallann Resources will discuss how the four mindsets of performance, value, long game, and mastery can turbocharge your sales and recruiting results.

Sept. 11—”Staffing Claims and Litigation—A Strategic and Uncommon Approach to Recurring Issues
Attorneys William (Bill) E. Corum and Christina Pyle Engle of Husch Blackwell will discuss how staffing companies can partner with lawyers to position their businesses for success and defend against recurring claims in employment law and injury cases.

Sept. 16—”Boost Your Bottom Line: Tech Stack Strategies That Drive Staffing ROI
A panel of industry experts will discuss how your firm can make smarter technology decisions and assess the return on investment for its tech stack.

Sept. 18—”From Risk to Resilience: Legal and Compliance Strategies for Staffing Firms
Get practical steps from legal executive Joanna Monroe that can reduce legal exposure, strengthen contracts, and transform risk management into long-term business resilience.

Sept. 23—”ASA State of the Industry Webinar Series—Third Quarter Update for Staffing Professionals
ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner for more than a decade, bring industry leaders the most important trends, research, and legislative updates to help your firm outpace your competition. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated.

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

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Staffing Today Returns Sept. 2

In observance of Labor Day, ASA headquarters will be closed Monday, Sept. 1. Staffing Today will return Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Welcome New ASA Members

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new members, which joined during the week ending Aug. 24.

BlackRock Resources LLC
Canonsburg, PA
Purity Medical Staffing
Lake Oswego, OR

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