The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission continue to focus enforcement efforts on the labor markets, both in the context of merger investigations and in criminal investigations. Next month, FTC is slated to vote on a final rule that would prohibit employers from…
Earn Recognition for Your Staffing Stars and Job Training Programs
Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. ASA is now accepting applications for the ASA Elevate Awards and National Staffing Employee of the Year. The deadline for applications is May 1. The ASA Elevate…
H-1B Form I-129 Filing Location Change and FY 2025 H-1B Cap Season Updates and Reminders
The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap season closed at noon Eastern on March 25. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will soon randomly select enough unique beneficiaries of properly submitted registrations projected as needed to reach the FY 2025 H-1B numerical…
Register for THRIVE Virtual This Week, Before Rates Increase
THRIVE virtual is an empowering event designed exclusively for women in the staffing industry. You’ll get inspiration from keynote speakers such as Corrie LoGiudice, explore breakout sessions tailored to empowering women in staffing, and network with like-minded and supportive peers. The half-day online event, presented by the ASA women in leadership interest group, takes place…
U.S. Department of Labor to Open Online Portal April 1 for Federal Contractors, Subcontractors to Certify Affirmative Action Program Compliance
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs will start accepting online submissions from covered contractors to certify they have developed and maintained affirmative action programs for each establishment or functional unit. Existing federal…
Join a Section Community
Discuss the unique challenges and issues facing your sector of the staffing industry through section communities for firms specializing in engineering, IT, and scientific; health care; industrial; office–administrative; and professional–managerial staffing; and for permanent placement, direct hire, and blended service firms. Visit ASA Central, the exclusive online community for staffing professionals, to join a section…
National Security Compensation Sets Record High
Security-cleared professionals received a noteworthy 6% boost in compensation in 2023, increasing the average cleared salary to a new high of $114,946, according to the 2024 Security Clearance Compensation Report by ClearanceJobs, DHI Group Inc.’s online community for security-cleared…
The Latest From Your Colleagues on ASA Central
ASA Central—the dynamic online community just for staffing professionals—is home to more than 27,000 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: Collaborative models in staffing and recruitment Keeping candidates engaged while waiting for assignments Ways…
Connecticut Employers Can Terminate Employees Impaired by Medical Marijuana While Working; Appellate Court Also Provides Guidance for Reasonable Suspicion Drug Tests
In Bartolotta v. Human Resources of New Britain Inc., the Connecticut Appellate Court held that an employer had the right to terminate an employee who was impaired on the job by medical marijuana, even though the employee had been certified to use medical marijuana under state law. The…
Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Beginning This Month
As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA (participants…
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