January 16, 2026

Headline News ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
G&A Partners Acquires Ethan Allen HR Services
Purpose Legal Acquires Hire Counsel
U.S. Industrial Production Rises in December
Retail Sales Increased in November
Laid-Off Researchers at U.S. Workplace Safety Center Reinstated
Meta Begins Job Cuts as It Shifts From Metaverse to AI Devices
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ASA Webinar Next Week on Tapping Into 2026 Trends—Complimentary to Members
Staffing Today Returns Jan. 20
Welcome New ASA Members
Legal Watch ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
EEOC Scraps Internal Voting Procedures
DOL Gives Employers Clear Answer: FMLA Covers Travel Time for Medical Visits
DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration Updates National Enforcement Projects for Employee Benefit Plans
California Court of Appeal Affirms Severability of Collateral NDA Provisions and Enforces Arbitration Agreement in Wise v. Tesla Motors Inc.
Employee Monitoring in the U.S.
Trends and Research ASA Member Content—Join/Log In
LinkedIn: Global Labor Market Rotates, Not Retreats
U.S. Tech Hiring Moderates as Employers Prioritize Quality Over Quantity

Upcoming Events

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ASA Webinar Next Week on Tapping Into 2026 Trends—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss Tuesday’s ASA webinar “2026 Staffing Trends: Projections and Reflections From Industry Leaders,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Join thought leaders in the industry to learn about the top five trends in staffing for 2026, how they will affect the industry in the year ahead, and how you can prepare for ways they will affect your business goals and future growth.

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 Jan. 20

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, ASA headquarters will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Staffing Today will return Jan. 20.

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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 Jan. 11.

All Star Healthcare Solutions
Boca Raton, FL
Dagen Personnel LLC
Cypress, TX
Professional Employment Group of Colorado
Greenwood Village, CO
VOLC Group
Guaynabo, PR

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