The 2021 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place virtually April 29–30. It’s the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies, and will feature “Data Privacy and Cybersecurity: Not Just a Big Company Problem.” Cybersecurity issues have become a daily struggle for businesses big and small. And with more employees working…
Resources on Diverse-Owned Businesses Available for ASA Members
Staffing companies—particularly small businesses and minority-, veteran-, LGBT-, and woman-owned businesses—find they may be able to partner with larger companies that have supplier diversity initiatives in place. The ASA inclusion, diversity, equity, and advocacy (IDEA) group has developed guidance for ASA members interested in partnering with those companies or in becoming a diverse-owned certified business….
A More Optimistic View on U.S. Economy Comes with a Catch: Inflation Fears
With the promise of expanded pandemic-related relief and an improving vaccine rollout, business executives are taking a more optimistic view of the economy this year, according to the first-quarter AICPA Economic Outlook Survey, which included 693 qualified responses from certified public…
The ‘American Rescue Plan’ Is Set to Become Law—Learn What It Means at the ASA Staffing Law Conference
The 2021 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place virtually April 29–30. It’s the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies, and one of the planned sessions is “The ‘American Rescue Plan’—What Does It Mean for Employers?” Employers will face major cost increases if Congress passes President Biden’s sweeping $1.9 trillion…
Small Businesses Seek More Time to Apply for PPP Loans
Small businesses want more time to apply for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program. Small business advocates say an extension would give lenders more time to implement the government’s most recent changes to the program. Lenders also would get more time to discuss how the revisions could…
Register for the ASA Staffing Law Conference—Happening Virtually Next Month
The ASA Staffing Law Conference, the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies, takes place virtually April 29–30. ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 5.75 hours of legal continuing education credit Make sure your company has the latest information and resources it needs to protect your business and take advantage…
The 2021 ASA Staffing Law Conference Is a Great Opportunity to Earn CE Hours
The ASA Staffing Law Conference is the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies. It takes place virtually April 29–30. By participating, ASA-certified professionals can earn up to 5.75 hours of legal continuing education credit—nearly enough CE to cover the legal CE requirement for your entire three-year renewal cycle. Rates…
Can AI Make Onboarding Easier? Learn the Potential Risks at the ASA Staffing Law Conference
The 2021 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place virtually April 29–30. It’s the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies, and one of the planned sessions is “Artificial Intelligence and Onboarding: Tools That Make Staffing Easier, or Legal Minefield?” Robotic process automation, a software system that can automate recruiting, onboarding,…
Independent Contractors Denied Class Action Status Under the Dynamex ABC Test
In Wilson v. the La Jolla Group, a California Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s denial of class certification of independent contractors’ wage and hour claims who alleged they were misclassified. The court affirmed long-standing class action principles that certification requires a…
Learn About the Legalities of Vaccine Programs at the ASA Staffing Law Conference
The 2021 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place virtually April 29–30. It’s the only event dedicated to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing companies, and one of the planned sessions is the Super Session “Workplace Safety and Vaccine Programs in a Postpandemic World.” Workplace safety requirements are evolving, with new state safety and health…
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