Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Accommodations in the Workplace: Disability, Religion, and Pregnancy,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Lia Elliott of Staffing GC reviews the legal obligations that affect staffing firms regarding workplace accommodation requests—in particular how the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations, and recent court decisions may affect reasonable accommodations…
Bullhorn Acquires Textkernel to Accelerate Its AI Strategy
ASA-corporate partner Bullhorn has acquired Textkernel, an industry leader in sourcing artificial intelligence solutions. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Textkernel powers over 2,000 customers globally, including eight of the top 10 staffing firms worldwide and Fortune 500 companies. The acquisition…
New Requirements for New York Employers Effective This Summer
New York employers should be aware of several new laws that go into effect this summer. Effective June 19, an amendment to New York Labor Law Section 206-c will require employers to provide 30 minutes of paid break time to allow employees with a reasonable need to express breast milk to do…
Share Your Staffing World Story for the Chance to Win a Free Registration
Staffing World® is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new developments, and get solutions to win business and spur growth. This year’s ASA annual convention and expo takes place Oct. 22–24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, TN—and ASA is giving you the opportunity to…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Today
Don’t miss the ASA State of the Industry webinar. It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In the second ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2024, ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present an update on the important trends and legislative changes affecting the industry right now….
Degree? Yes. Job? Maybe Not Yet
Despite the strong labor market, it’s becoming tougher for new college graduates to break in. Just 13% of entry-level job seekers found work in the past six months, down from a 2022 peak of 20%, according to a Goldman Sachs analysis of U.S. Department of Commerce data. The U.S. unemployment rate…
California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan Law Takes Effect on July 1
Effective July 1, nearly every California employer will be required to implement a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan with very specific requirements. California employers that are required to comply with Senate Bill No. 553 must implement their workplace violence prevention plans,…
Seven in 10 Job Seekers Cheated During the Hiring Process
Seven in 10 (71%) job seekers who have searched for a job in the past two years admit to cheating during the hiring process, according to a survey of 1,250 U.S. job seekers by résumé template platform ResumeTemplates.com. Fifteen percent say they always or often cheat, 20% occasionally cheat, and…
Free ASA State of the Industry Webinar Tomorrow
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA State of the Industry webinar, 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In the second ASA State of the Industry webinar of 2024, ASA and ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will present an update on the important trends and legislative changes affecting the industry right now. Sponsored by ASA corporate partner ClearlyRated. All…
On-Call Time Not Compensable if Employee Not Restricted
Given the ubiquity of mobile communication technology, the legal analysis for determining pay for on-call waiting time has shifted. As demonstrated by a new decision from the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals—absent unusual restrictions imposed on the employee—on-call time will not be considered…
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