Under A. 1474 and beginning May 7, staffing firms will be required to provide certain temporary workers with a written employment noticeβdetailing their assignmentsβat the time of dispatch. Last week, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance, published a form notice, βTemporary Labor Assignment Notification.β The notice,…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Mining Databases for Recruiting
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Accelerate Your Recruiting Efforts by Mining Your Database(s),” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Find out from Mary Ann McLaughlin of Butler Street how to utilize databases to identify potential candidates—without getting overwhelmed—and build a targeted campaign to reach those candidates. Presented by the ASA office–administrative section. All ASA webinars are free…
Consumer Sentiment Is Still Down in the Dumps
The University of Michigan final April sentiment index was unchanged from its preliminary reading of 63.5. Consumer sentiment is low, reflecting broad pessimism about the U.S. economy. The final April sentiment index rose from 62 in March. Sentiment is well below a peak of 88.3 in 2021 and a…
Trial Court Rejects DOJ Antitrust Division’s No-Poach Legal Theory and Acquits Defendants
In U.S. v. Patel et al., the trial court on April 28 granted a motion to acquit and rejected—as a matter of law—the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s theory that the alleged no-poach agreements in that case were per se violations of the antitrust laws. The court held,…
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat Illness
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (called Cal/OSHA) is reminding all employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. Employers in California must take steps to protect outdoor workers from heat illness by providing water, rest, shade, and training. When working in…
Kansas City Fed: Manufacturing Activity Fell
Manufacturing activity in the Plains states declined moderately in April, while expectations for future activity remained positive, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The month-to-month composite index was -10 in April, down from 0 in March and February. All month-to-month…
Small Businesses Struggle to Retain and Engage Employees in Postpandemic Economy
Small business owners are facing difficulty finding, hiring, and retaining employees, according to a survey of more than 1,500 small business owners by small business mentor Score. Two of their top three concerns are hiring the right talent (60.7%) and retaining and motivating employees (33.0%)….
DEI Is Falling by the Wayside in Corporate America
C-suite endorsement of company-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts has decreased 18% in the last couple of years, according to data from research firm DDI. The study also showed an increase in companies that did not offer DEI programs, rising from from 15% to 20% since 2020. This decline…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars Next Month
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you find the best candidates, protect your business, and more. May 2—”Accelerate Your Recruiting Efforts by Mining Your Database(s)“ Find out from Mary Ann McLaughlin of Butler Street how to utilize databases to identify potential candidates—without getting…
True Acquires Jopwell
True, a global platform of talent management products and services, is acquiring Jopwell, a hiring platform focused on advancing the careers of Black, Latinx, and Native American students and early-to-mid-career professionals. Jopwell complements the executive-level recruitment focus of True…
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