There are several things employers should understand when it comes to drugs and alcohol in the workplace. First, they should understand that employers can prohibit illegal drugs in the workplace and generally can test employees “without cause” for illegal drugs. This does not include marijuana in…
U.S. Department of Labor Launches Severe Injury Report Dashboard
An online tool launched by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration lets users search its severe injury report database and view trends related to workplace injuries in states covered by federal OSHA. Users can search the Severe Injury Report dashboard and download data by year,…
Deadline Extended—Showcase Your Talent at Staffing World 2024
This year at Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, ASA will present an exciting new event: Staffing’s Got Talent, powered by RefAssured. This competition is your chance to step into the spotlight and share your musical talents with the staffing community—whether you’re a singer, guitarist, pianist, or any other kind of performer. The…
Free ASA Webinar Next Week—Staffing Stats
Every year, ASA produces an economic analysis of the staffing industry, published as a special issue of Staffing Success magazine, which discusses how to interpret recent economic trends affecting the U.S. staffing industry—and how to utilize staffing and economic data to make smart decisions and projections for your business. ASA chief economist Noah Yosif and…
New ASA Legal Line Video for Members: Managing Risks in MSP and VMS Arrangements
Staffing agencies that participate in managed service provider (MSP) and vendor management system (VMS) arrangements may need to protect themselves against financial risks in those relationships. The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the association’s legal team and addresses critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your…
July Job Openings and Hires Little Changed
The number of job openings was little changed at 7.7 million on the last business day of July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. Over the month, hires changed little at 5.5 million. Total separations increased to 5.4 million. Within separations, quits (3.3 million) and layoffs and…
S&P Global: Production Falls for First Time in Seven Months
U.S. manufacturing production decreased for the first time in seven months during August as sales continued to fall amid increasing reports of demand weakness, according to S&P Global. Demand for inputs was scaled back in response to lower new orders, leading to a first shortening of supplier lead…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Georgia
Employers operating in Georgia should be aware that state requirements are generally the same as those under federal law regarding background checks. Additionally, Georgia’s First Offender Law provides that the discharge of a criminal conviction shall not be used to disqualify an individual in any…
Make Your Travel Plans for Staffing World 2024—Savings End This Month
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community—plus keynote speakers Peter Diamandis, MD, founder and executive chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation (sponsored by World Wide Specialty, a Division of Philadelphia Insurance Cos.); Erica Dhawan, leadership expert and author of Get Big Things Done: The Power…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Managing Younger Workers
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Working With the Next Generation: How to Recruit, Hire, and Retain Generation Z.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Generation Z (Americans born between 1997 and 2012) is rapidly entering the workforce and may already be working on your teams. Hannah MacDonald-Dannecker of Better Together…
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