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Get Technology Tips in the ASA Staffing Tech Center
Technology is changing the landscape of the staffing industry, and companies that don’t adopt and integrate new technologies could be left behind. The ASA Staffing Tech Center is a valuable source of technology-related information and solutions for your company. Download papers that offer in-depth analysis and discussion to help you capitalize on emerging technology in…
Online Labor Demand Decreases in September
The Conference Board-Lightcast Help Wanted OnLine Index declined in September to 155.4, down from an upwardly revised 161.8 in August. The 4.0% decrease between September and August follows a 7.7% increase between August and September. Overall, the index is down 6.2% from one year ago…
New Jersey to Maintain Public List Available Online of Employers That Fail to Satisfy Outstanding Liabilities Under the State’s Wage, Benefit, and Tax Laws
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Aug. 8 implemented the Workplace Accountability in Labor List—a public list, accessible through DOL’s website, that includes the names of employers found to be in violation of New Jersey state wage, benefit, and tax laws, and have…
Free ASA Webinar Today—State-Specific Cybersecurity Laws
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—State-Specific Cybersecurity Laws
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many states—not just California—have been enacting cybersecurity and…
ASA Concludes Successful Convention; Names 2024 Leaders
At the annual membership meeting held last week during Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, association members elected three directors: Dana Baughns, Allegis Group Laura MacNeel, Aya Healthcare Robin Mee, MeeDerby The board elected officers: Joanie Bily, Employbridge Holding Co., chair Jeff Bowling, Re-Sourcing Group, first vice chair Tom Gimbel, LaSalle Network, second…
The ‘Hot’ Labor Market Isn’t Helping a Certain Group of Job Seekers
Despite the fact that 336,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy last month, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, many white-collar workers are having a difficult time finding jobs with better pay or perks. Seventy percent of the September job increases were in three sectors—government,…
U.S. Discrimination, Harassment, and Wage and Hour Litigation
The end of the Covid-19 pandemic prompted litigation over whether remote work can be a reasonable accommodation under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Even if employees were able to perform the essential functions of their jobs from home during the pandemic, that does not mean those with…
New York Increases Salary Threshold for Certain Labor Law Exemptions
Beginning March 13, 2024, changes to the salary threshold governing various exemptions under Article 6 of the New York Labor Law will go into effect. Senate Bill 5572 will increase the minimum salary for executive, administrative, or professional employees to $1,300 per week from $900, which has…
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