February 13, 2026

GEE Group Announces Results for the Fiscal 2026 First Quarter
HR Path Acquires Lumi
Inflation Fell in January
Retail Sales Unchanged in December
FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Adamas No-Hire Agreement Matter
EEOC, OPM Issue FAQs on Federal Sector Telework to Accommodate Disabilities
Fourth Circuit Allows DEI-Related Executive Orders to Proceed
Minnesota Supreme Court Expands Tolling Doctrine, Reverses Dismissal of AG Wage Theft Lawsuit
Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Rates Decline in 2026
Construction Employment Increased By 33,000 in January
Flat Outlook for Casino Jobs, OysterLink Finds

Upcoming Events

Plan for These ASA Webinars This Month—Complimentary to Members

The next few weeks will be full of complimentary educational opportunities from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you understand industry trends, make stronger connections with clients and candidates, and more.

Feb. 17—”Built to Produce: Grit, Growth, and What’s Actually Working in Recruiting Today
Cody Cope, CSP, of AccountStaff Inc. looks at modern tools, performance systems, and tactical habits recruiters can use to succeed in today’s market.

Feb. 19—”Here We (Don’t) Go Again! Why the New M&A Market Cycle Will Feel Different
Get insights into the staffing industry mergers and acquisitions market from M&A attorney Paul Pincus of Ortoli | Rosenstadt LLP and investment banker Patrick Morin of Transact Capital Partners —including how deal structures are evolving for industry transactions, what buyers are prioritizing in 2026, and how to position a business to succeed in the next wave of transactions.

Feb. 24—”OSHA’s Temporary Worker Initiative Bulletin Series: Construction Employment
Learn about the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s guidance on providing and maintaining a safe work environment for temporary workers in the construction industry. Since 2014, ASA and OSHA have had a formal alliance focused on protecting the health and safety of temporary workers in the U.S. ASA was promoted to OSHA Ambassador status in 2022.

Feb. 26—”How to Differentiate Yourself and Stand Out in a Tough Market
Shad Tidler of Lushin Inc. will teach you the keys to beating sales objections so you can truly differentiate your company and stand out from the competition in a highly competitive market.

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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Network in Your Niche, Virtually—Section Networking Calls Resume Next Week

How does your firm engage and retain new candidates and clients? Which recruiting platforms are most effective for your sector of the industry? Which industries and job titles are popular right now?
Get insight from industry peers during a peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA.

Get the full schedule and register at americanstaffing.net:

  • Engineering, IT, and scientific section: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Health care section: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Office–administrative; professional–managerial sections: Thursday, Feb. 19, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time
  • Industrial section: Thursday, Feb. 26, 1–2 p.m. Eastern time

Networking calls are open to ASA members and members of ASA sections, which are sector-specific communities that provide resources, webinars, and sector-specific news for member companies and their employees. To join a section, update your profile on ASA Central.

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Welcome New ASA Member

The ASA board of directors and staff welcome the following new member, which joined during the week ending Feb. 8.

aiTWorks
Beverly Hills, CA

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