In an opinion issued Jan. 19, the Illinois Supreme Court concluded that agreements between temporary staffing agencies that limit employees’ wages or employment opportunities can constitute violations of the Illinois Antitrust Act. In State ex rel. Raoul v. Elite Staffing Inc., the state of Illinois sued three staffing agencies and their common client alleging that…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Managing Your Online Reputation
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Online Excellence: Why Reputation Matters for Recruiter Success.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear industry leaders address the role that reputation plays in staffing client and job seeker decision making in a panel discussion facilitated by Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey…
Elwood Staffing Expands National Footprint With Acquisition of BelFlex Staffing Network
Elwood Staffing announced its acquisition of BelFlex Staffing Network, a provider of commercial staffing and flexible workforce solutions headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. Elwood Staffing said the transaction complements the company’s national footprint, adding 26 branch locations in 19 new…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Managing Your Online Reputation
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Online Excellence: Why Reputation Matters for Recruiter Success,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Hear industry leaders address the role that reputation plays in staffing client and job seeker decision making in a panel discussion facilitated by Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner. All ASA webinars are free for…
Help Prevent Workplace Harassment; Comply With the Law
Provide training for temporary workers—and comply with the law—with cost-effective and state-specific training. ASA offers a comprehensive online course specifically for staffing company use. ASA has partnered with Kantola Training Solutions to provide full-service training for the temporary workers staffing companies employ. It allows you to track candidate and employee progress, download status reports, and…
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: Improving a staffing company’s online reviews LinkedIn tools for recruiters Top staffing trends for…
Fisher Phillips Hosts FP PeopleLaw Conference Next Week
Staffing industry partner Fisher Phillips will host the FP PeopleLaw Conference next week in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. The legal conference for the professional employer organization, staffing, and gig economy industries will bring together thought leaders in the staffing industry, as well as peers in the PEO and gig economy industries, to discuss common legal…
New Independent Contractor Rule Could Benefit Staffing Firms
The U.S. Department of Labor’s new worker classification rule, which goes into effect March 11, with additional guidance forthcoming, could prompt businesses to move away from hiring gig workers and turn to staffing firms instead. “The new rules likely will increase the risk of using app-based job…
Free ASA Webinar Next Week—Managing Your Online Reputation
Are you aware of how your online reputation could factor into your ability to persuade clients and attract candidates? Get insights from industry leaders—Eric Gregg of ClearlyRated, the association’s satisfaction survey partner, will facilitate a discussion during the ASA webinar “Online Excellence: Why Reputation Matters for Recruiter Success.” It takes place Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2–3…
USCIS to Launch Organizational Accounts, Enabling Online Collaboration and Submission of H-1B Registrations
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced the upcoming launch of a package of customer experience improvements for H-1B cap season. USCIS will launch organizational accounts for noncap filings and the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap season. The introduction of organizational accounts will…
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