Compensation ranges across job postings have widened over the last year in areas with a large technology industry footprint, according to a report by Indeed. The research found that California and Washington state were home to seven of the top 10 areas with the biggest one-year salary range…
Research Firm Identifies Ongoing Concerns With Lateral Candidates at Law Firms
Nearly one-third of all lateral candidates in 2022 raised “red flags” during the hiring process, according to a report by Decipher Investigative Intelligence, a provider of prehire due diligence for law firms. Red flags included undisclosed business affiliations, cultural incompatibility, and…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Steer Clear of Tax Avoidance Schemes
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “The Return of the βDouble Dipβ Tax Scheme: Understanding Its Key Elements and Dangers,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In this session presented by ASA corporate partner Essential StaffCARE, hear about βdouble dipβ tax schemes targeting the staffing industry and get insight from Jay Marshall Dye of ESC into what staffing…
Minnesota Supreme Court Reverses Appellate Ruling That Negated Union Arbitration
In Hennepin Healthcare System Inc. v. AFSCME Minnesota Council 5, the Minnesota Supreme Court reversed a Minnesota Court of Appeals decision, determining that an arbitrator did not exceed its power when its decision “drew its essence” from the underlying collective bargaining agreement….
Washington Amends Law to Protect Off-Duty Marijuana Use in 2024
Washington’s Senate Bill 5123 is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024, and will protect prospective employees from discrimination in hiring due to their lawful, off-duty use of marijuana. Specifically, employers will be unable to rely upon preemployment drug tests that screen for the presence of…
Burnout: How Workplace Mental Health Extends Beyond Work
Burnout and mental health struggles at work can affect employees outside of work, according to a survey of 1,000 U.S. employees by SHRM. Nearly half (47%) of employees said they have little energy to participate in nonwork activities by the end of the workday, with younger workers…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Avoiding EEOC Lawsuits
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “The Equal Employment Opportunity Commissionβs Continued Scrutiny of Staffing Relationships.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Andrew L. Scroggins of Seyfarth Shaw LLP will discuss the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissionβs current initiatives—and how your firm can avoid enforcement activity by updating its practices to…
Virtual Networking Opportunity This Week Focusing on Staffing Technology
Are you looking for guidance on your top-of-mind challenges and a chance to hear potential solutions from staffing firm professionals like you? Connect with your industry peers during the Staffing Technology Networking Call, Thursday, May 25, 3β4 p.m. Eastern time. The focus of the discussion, which will be facilitated by staffing firm professional volunteers, is…
Virtual Networking Opportunity This Week for Health Care Professionals
Are you looking for guidance on your top-of-mind challenges and a chance to hear potential solutions from staffing firm professionals like you? Connect with your industry peers during the ASA Health Care Section Networking Call, Thursday, May 25, 1β2 p.m. Eastern time. The discussion, which will be facilitated by staffing firm professional volunteers, will cover…
Most Workers Are Happy at Work, Yet Burnout Persists
Eighty-four percent of U.S. workers are at least somewhat happy at work and 92% aim to do their job well or go above and beyond, according to a survey of 500 employers and 1,100 U.S. workers by the Hartford, a provider of employee benefits and absence management. However, 60% of workers are…
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