Denver Labor recently adopted rules regarding enforcement of Denver’s new wage theft ordinance, providing important clarification on several aspects of the ordinance. Not…
Staffing and Wage Concerns Priority for Retailers This Summer Season
More than half of retail and hospitality industry respondents (52.8%) said that staffing and wage issues are their top concern going into the summer season, according to a survey of 125 senior executives by Multimedia Plus, a training and communications technology company. Global events (9.6%),…
Free ASA Webinar This Month—Developing Your Direct Hire Services
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 are just looking for tips on how to run a search practice most effectively, you can learn how to build a sustainable and profitable direct hire desk during the ASA…
Conflict Between Oregon Family Leave Act and Paid Family Leave Creates Heartburn for Employers
Under the Oregon Family Leave Act, employees have the right to use accrued paid time off on leave. But under Oregon’s new Family and Medical Leave Insurance program, which will start paying benefits on Sept. 3, the use is left up to the employer. Oregon’s Bureau of Labor & Industries has weighed…
Significant Nursing Workforce Shortages and Crisis Projected
Approximately 100,000 registered nurses left the workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic in the past two years due to stress, burnout, and retirements, according to a biennial nursing workforce study conducted by NCSBN and the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers. Another 610,388 RNs…
New York State Updates Its Model Sexual Harassment Policy and Training Materials
Updated versions of New York State’s sexual harassment model policy and training materials were released on April 11. In 2022, and every four years thereafter, the New York…
Gig Work Becomes Primary Source of Income for Majority of Gig Workers
Gig work has become a primary source of income for many workers (61%) rather than a supplement to salaried roles, according to a survey of more than 1,000 workers by Branch, a workforce payments platform, and Marqeta, a card issuing platform. This is up from 21% in 2021. The number of workers who…
Politics in the Workplace: Beware of Laws Protecting Political Affiliations and Opinions
Employers should be aware of laws that protect employees in their exercise of political rights. In California, for instance, Labor Code Sections 1101 and 1102 prohibit employers from attempting to control or direct the political activities or affiliations of their employees. Employers also are…
Virtual Networking Opportunity Next Week for Operations 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 Operations Professionals Networking Call, Thursday, April 20, 3β4 p.m. Eastern time. The focus of the discussion, which will be facilitated by staffing firm professional volunteers, is…
Liberty Group Acquires the Staffing Division of Full House Marketing Michigan
The Liberty Group, a provider of specialty temporary staffing, executive search, and employee screening services to the multifamily residential real estate industry, has acquired the multifamily-focused temporary staffing and direct hire placement services division of Full House Marketing Inc. of…