A federal court in Pennsylvania granted an employer’s motion for summary judgment dismissing a former employee’s Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act claim because he could not show that his termination was premised solely on his status as a certified user of medical marijuana. In Matthew…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 20,000 staffing professional profiles and countless ongoing industry conversations. This week, take a look at your colleagues’ discussions and some of the blogs they’ve posted on ASA Central: Client payment terms in staffing agreements Payroll schedules for temporary employees Supply costs for…
California DFEH Embraces Tech to Seek Out Fair Chance Act Violations
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing has announced that it plans to use unspecified technology to conduct online searches for statements in job…
U.S. Wage Growth Increased in the Third Quarter
Third quarter wage growth increased 3.3%, in line with growth in the months leading up to the pandemic, according to the ADP Research Institute Workforce Vitality Report. However, wage growth for job switchers rose 6.6% since September 2020. Employment growth year-to-year increased 4.1%….
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Support your employees during a time that’s stressful for everyone. ASA makes it easier with drastically reduced prices on education and certification products, including the ASA Certified Staffing Professional®, Technical Services CertifiedSM, Certified Search Consultant®, or Certified Health Care Staffing Professional® credential. Invest in your employees today to help your company succeed tomorrow. Learn more…
The Reserves Network Acquires Resource Staffing
Fairview Park, OH-based the Reserves Network, a provider of office, industrial, professional, and technical talent, has acquired Texas-based staffing firm Resource Staffing. Resource Staffing serves job seekers and clients in office administration, accounting, finance, real estate, customer care,…
Check Out the ASA Staffing Tech Center Online
The ASA Staffing Tech Center provides ASA members with the targeted technology news, trends, and analysis they need to make strategic business decisions. Visit the ASA Staffing Tech Center to access a recently updated, interactive version of the Essential Elements of Staffing Technology, an ecosystem map of technology-related solutions for the industry. This tool features…
Korn Ferry Enters Into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lucas Group
Korn Ferry has announced that it previously entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Lucas Group. The transaction is expected to close on Nov. 1. Atlanta-based Lucas Group is a professional search and contract staffing firm that targets middle market businesses. Key areas of focus span…
RASi, a Lexitas Company, Announces Acquisition of MyCompanyWorks Inc.
Registered Agent Solutions Inc., a Lexitas company, has announced its acquisition of MyCompanyWorks Inc. Lexitas is a provider of legal staffing and other legal support services to law firms, corporations, and insurance companies. RASi is a professional registered agent service company. In…
Bid to Unionize Amazon Workers in New York Nears Milestone
A bid to unionize Amazon workers at a distribution center in New York City neared an important milestone, as organizers prepared to deliver hundreds of signatures to the U.S. National Labor Relations Board as soon as Monday for authorization to hold a vote. Organizers say they have collected…
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