On July 30, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office announced a $1.4 billion settlement with a social media company over allegations that it scanned the faces of millions of users in Texas without prior consent in violation of the state’s Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act and the…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Standardizing Your Dispute Resolution Program
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “The Benefits of Building a National ADR Program: Staying Out of Court and Mitigating Risk.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Alternative dispute resolution can be a critical tool in resolving disputes and reducing risks, but if your ADR program is regional or fragmented, it…
National Staffing Employee Week Is One Month Away—Celebrate Your Staffing Stars
National Staffing Employee Week is an annual celebration that honors the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing agencies. This year’s event takes place Sept. 9–15 and will kick off with the official announcement of the 2025 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Sector All-Stars (this year, finalists will be announced…
Illinois Governor Signs New Temporary Worker Rules Into Law
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed into law SB 3650, a bill that amends the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. The new amendments went into effect upon signing. As previously reported by ASA, the new law makes significant changes in the lawβs equal pay provisions and other rules. The act, which generally covers industrial…
NFIB: Inflation Continues to Plague Main Street
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index rose 2.2 points in July to 93.7, the highest reading since February 2022. However, this is the 31st consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Inflation remains the top issue among small business owners, with 25%…
Ninth Circuit: Second Medical Opinion Not Necessary to Challenge Employee FMLA Leave Entitlement
In Perez v. Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit joined the Second, Fourth, Sixth, and Eighth Circuits in holding that an employer’s right to obtain a second opinion is permissive, not mandatory, under the Family and Medical Leave Act. Turning to the…
Hawaii’s New ‘Captive Audience’ Law: What Employers Need to Know
Hawaii recently joined several states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, New York, and Oregon, which have enacted laws restricting employers from requiring employees to attend meetings during working hours that concern the employer’s views on politics, religion, and similar…
Randstad: Compensation and Equity Are Key to Becoming a Top Employer
The five most important drivers when selecting an employer are attractive salary and benefits, work and life balance, good training, equity, and job security, according to the 2024 Randstad Employer Brand Research Report. Over 5,061 Americans participated out of a global pool of 173,000…
Glassdoor Employee Confidence Index: Unsteady Improvements
Employee confidence increased slightly in July, according to the Glassdoor Employee Confidence Index. The share of employees reporting a positive six-month business outlook ticked up to 48.1% in July, a small increase from 47.8% in June. Employee confidence has made progress since its record low…
Come to THRIVE Live to Hear Top Speakers Like Former Harley-Davidson Executive Shelley Paxton
Join a community of driven women in staffing—along with their allies and advocates—and embark on a journey of personal and professional growth at THRIVE Live this fall. This yearβs event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place Oct. 21β22 in Nashville, TN. Some of the insightful, impactful speakers you won’t want…
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