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May 5, 2025

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.

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Washington’s Amended Fair Chance Act Will Impose Additional Obligations on Covered Employers
Construction Sector Adds 11,000 Jobs in April
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Upcoming Events

ASA Webinar Next Week on the Economic Forecast for Staffing—Complimentary to Members

How could fluctuations in inflation and the U.S. gross domestic product affect demand for staffing services? How will trends within the economy affect employment and sales in the staffing industry? The ASA research team will share expert analysis, to help you navigate the dynamic landscape of the staffing industry with confidence and foresight, during the ASA webinar “ASA Economic and Staffing Forecast | May 2025.” The third session of this new monthly webinar series—only for ASA members—takes place Monday, May 12, 1–1:30 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

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Share Your Expertise With Your Industry Peers

The American Staffing Association’s call for subject matter experts is currently open. Do you have insights that are essential to the staffing, recruiting, or workforce solutions industry that you’d like to share with the ASA community in 2025? Submit your proposal today for your chance to speak at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, or to present an ASA webinar.

For more information and to start your submission, visit americanstaffing.net/presenters.

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