Delaware is the latest state to legalize recreational marijuana, as the state’s governor failed to veto two bills that allow for the legalization of marijuana, effective immediately. Employers in Delaware do not have to permit marijuana use at work or during work time and still may drug test for…
TrueBlue Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
TrueBlue Inc reported revenues of $465.3 million in the first quarter of 2023, down 16% from $551.5 million in the first quarter of 2022. The company reported a net loss of $4.3 million, compared with net income of $10.5 million in the year-ago quarter.
PeopleReady reported revenues of…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Developing Your Direct Hire Services
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Understanding the Formula to Building a Profitable Desk,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Whether you are just thinking about adding a direct hire practice for your staffing firm, have struggled to grow your existing direct hire business, or want tips for running your search practice effectively, Tom Erb of Tallann Resources…
Construction Employment Rose in 44 States Between March 2022 and Last Month
Between March 2022 and last month, 44 states added construction jobs, while industry employment declined in five states and held steady in North Dakota and the District of Columbia, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Texas added…
Lyft to Cut at Least 1,200 Jobs in New Round of Layoffs
Lyft Inc. intends to eliminate at least 1,200 jobs as the ride-sharing company aims to slash costs, according to sources. The latest reductions could impact 30% or more of Lyft’s more than 4,000 employees, the sources said. Lyft doesn’t count its drivers in its tally of employees. The move follows…
Get Your Staffing Benchmarks and Projections
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey by May 19 receive an exclusive report on the results, which includes gross margin and sector-level data. There are no fees to participate. Register to take the survey, or view the…
Six Flags Plans to Hire 15,000 Team Members
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., a regional theme park company and operator of water parks in North America, is seeking to hire 15,000 employees. The jobs are for admissions, guest relations, food service, ride operations, lifeguarding, retail, janitorial, and more. In addition to competitive pay,…
Meta Will Slow Hiring, Won’t Rule Out Future Layoffs
Meta Platforms Inc. expects to wrap up most layoffs for 2023 in May. However, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta, told employees that the social-media company wouldn’t rule out future layoffs. Going forward, Zuckerberg said Meta is unlikely to hire as quickly as the company did…
National Safety Council Launches Cannabis Safety Resources
Cannabis can have a major impact on safety, and legalization of the drug is creating new challenges for employers across the country. To bring further attention to this issue, NSC is taking action to keep people informed with the release of a consumer safety report, an interactive web tool, and a…
Virginia Law Mandating Unpaid Organ Donor Leave Goes Into Effect in July
Under a law signed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on April 12, the state joins close to 20 others that require employers to provide unpaid organ donor leave. The law, effective July 1, will apply to employers with at least 50 employees. Employees are eligible for unpaid leave for organ and bone…
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