July 21, 2025

Nortal Acquires Nearsure
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the U.S. Declined in June
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Reaches Five-Month High in July
Amazon’s AWS Cloud Computing Unit Cuts at Least Hundreds of Jobs, Sources Say
Online Labor Demand Decreased in June
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Cap
New York State Covid-19 Sick Time Requirement to Sunset on July 31
Maine, New Jersey Require Severance Pay for Facility Closures and Mass Layoffs
Fourth Circuit Rules for Employer When Employee Failed to Participate in Interactive Process
States That Added Pay Transparency Laws in 2025
State Employment and Unemployment—June 2025
Indeed: Postpandemic Perk No More? Unlimited PTO Drops by 67%

Upcoming Events

ASA Webinar Tomorrow on Strategizing for Future Success—Complimentary to Members

Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “2025 Halftime Huddle: First-Half Insights and Second-Half Strategies for Staffing Leaders,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Eric Gregg, founder of ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated, will review data from the first two quarters of 2025 and identify strategic shifts that staffing firms can implement to adapt and dominate in the second half of 2025. Sponsored by 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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See What’s Coming Next for Your Business at Staffing World

The Advance Program for Staffing World® 2025 is now available online—it’s your first look at the unmatched content, powerful speakers, strategic insights, and essential resources awaiting you at the ASA annual convention and expo, Oct. 6–8 in Orlando, FL.

Get the details on strategy, insights, and leadership that moves the needle:

  • Opening keynote speaker Katie Ledecky, Olympic icon, on setting “impossible” goals to achieve growth and success (opening keynote sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.)
  • Closing keynote speaker Carla Harris, Wall Street veteran, on maximizing your influence and success and expecting to win (closing keynote sponsored by ConverzAI)
  • Deep dives on artificial intelligence, sales leadership, mergers and acquisitions, and market growth strategies
  • Continuing education hours you can earn by attending sessions, THRIVE Live, and presentations at the Knowledge Hub
  • A powerhouse expo featuring exhibitors, Tech Talks, and Speed Talks
  • Author meet-and-greets, peer networking, and more

Staffing World 2025 is built for future-focused staffing professionals like you who are navigating a tight market, shifting regulations, technological disruptions, and client demands. Visit staffingworld.net to learn more—and keep in mind: When you bring your team, you’ll save 15% on full registration packages for additional attendees.

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