The U.S. Internal Revenue Service recently published a legal memorandum that addresses fixed-indemnity health plans promising employers big tax savings—and the risks to employers of participating in such plans. The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the association’s legal team and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct…
Learn to Be a Sales Pro at Staffing World
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new strategies, and get solutions that fuel growth and accelerate success. This year’s event takes place Oct. 3–5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, and will feature more than 30 learning sessions…
Dwyer Promoted to President of American Staffing Association
ASA has announced the promotion of Stephen C. Dwyer, Esq., to ASA president, effective July 1, 2023. He most recently served as senior vice president and chief legal and operating officer at ASA. “This is an exciting and well-deserved promotion in recognition of Stephen’s many years of contributions and leadership,” said Richard Wahlquist, chief executive…
Robust Services Growth Accompanied by Reignition of Cost Pressures in June
June data signaled a further expansion of activity across the U.S. service sector, according to S&P Global. Output continued to rise at a solid pace as the demand environment improved, spurring a strong upturn in new orders. Domestic and foreign client demand supported new business growth, as new…
Navigating the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis and Its Implications on First Amendment Rights in the Workplace
In 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the company’s owner was engaging in “pure speech” by creating wedding websites, rather than selling a good or service, and was therefore in compliance with Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act. Lorie Smith, owner of 303…
NFIB Jobs Report: Small Businesses Increasing Compensation Eases in June
Seasonally adjusted, a net 36% of small business owners reported raising compensation in June, down five points from May and the lowest since May 2021, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. A net 22% of owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months. Forty-two…
When an Employer Interviews an Employee, the Power of the NLRA Compels You
Employers must ensure that their questioning of an employee does not violate federal employment laws, local laws, or the National Labor Relations Act. While the U.S. National Labor Relations Board understands employers have compelling interests to investigate claims of employee misconduct,…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations. This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central: Claiming the Employee Retention Credit from the IRS Hiring trends for technology jobs Preventing…
Calculate the Benefits of Coming to Staffing World, and Register Today
Is your company poised for maximum growth in 2024? Are you concerned about how a fluctuating economy might affect your bottom line? Turn all your doubts into dollars when you and your team attend Staffing World® 2023, Oct. 3–5 in Charlotte, NC. There’s no other event in the staffing and recruiting industry like Staffing World….
ISM: Services Activity Grew in June
Economic activity in the services sector expanded in June for the sixth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The sector has grown in 36 of the last 37 months, with the lone contraction in December of last year. In June the services index registered 53.9%, up from…
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