The U.S. is not in a recession, but a mild recession could be in the future depending on U.S. Federal Reserve policy, according to the June UCLA Anderson Forecast. UCLA economists say that if data continue to show that the labor market remains robust—as evidenced by the latest figures from the…
Oregon to Assess Highest-in-Nation OSHA Penalties of Up to $250,000 Per Violation
Oregon Senate Bill 592A, which went into effect May 24, imposes some of the highest workplace safety penalties in the nation. The law overhauled the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division’s workplace inspections, investigations, and fines. In addition to increasing the amounts of civil…
California Protects Employees Who Use Recreational Cannabis and Limits Drug Tests
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, employers will be prohibited from discriminating against applicants and employees based on their off-duty and offsite use of cannabis or an employer-required drug test that reveals nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites. According to the new law, the intent of drug tests is…
Amtrak Hiring More Than 4,000 Employees
Amtrak is actively hiring for more than 4,000 full-time jobs. The roles available span information technology, onboard services, finance, mechanical, conductors, engineers, customer service, construction, and many more.
In addition, Amtrak offers paid internships and co-ops for both…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Understanding Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Is ICHRA Right for Your Organization?” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out whether an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement can help your firm meet Affordable Care Act requirements in this program presented by Marco Nunez of ASA corporate partner Essential StaffCARE. Sponsored by Essential StaffCARE. All ASA webinars are free…
Shortfall of Skilled Cybersecurity Workers in the U.S. Reaches an Estimated 466,000
Demand for cybersecurity talent continues to outpace supply, according to the latest data from CyberSeek, the joint initiative of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s NICE program, Lightcast, and CompTIA. The cybersecurity labor market remains tight, with a supply-demand ratio of…
West Coast States Rode the Tech Boom. Now They Face Higher Unemployment, Falling Wages
The economies of states on the West Coast are being hit by the technology downturn. In California, Oregon, and Washington, tens of thousands of layoffs and other cost-cutting measures in the tech industry since mid-2022 are contributing to higher unemployment, wage declines, and slower job growth….
Majority of Hotels Report Staffing Shortages
Eight in 10 hotels (82%) are experiencing staffing shortages, according to a survey of 474 hoteliers by the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Roughly one-quarter (26%) say their staffing shortage is severe. The numbers are up slightly from January. Hotels are looking to fill almost nine…
Tell ASA What You Think—Annual Member Survey Now Open
How can ASA best meet your needs? Provide invaluable feedback to the association by answering a few simple questions about your membership experience. Your participation in this brief survey is critical in helping ASA learn what is important to you and how well the association is serving you. A link to the survey was sent…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Improving Financial Literacy
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Are You Financially Confident? What You Need to Know About Your Money.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Kia Young of McCallister Young Group LLC will look at barriers that often hamper people from underrepresented groups as they attempt to achieve financial stability, and share…
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