Pennsylvania House Bill 689, effective Feb. 12, will amend state law to protect employers from liability for any claim related to the impact of expunged records or the lawful use of criminal history information when an applicant voluntarily discloses an expunged conviction. The law also extends…
It’s Not Too Late to Renew Your ASA Membership
Renew your membership today so that you will continue to receive the latest legal and regulatory news, information on business trends and industry best practices, and access to thought leaders and industry peers—and so that ASA can continue working to protect your business so that your clients can thrive and your firm can succeed in…
NFIB Jobs Report: Labor Quality Remains Top Concern for Small Business Owners
The percent of small business owners reporting labor quality as their top small business operating problem remains elevated at 20%, according to the National Federation of Independent Business. Labor costs reported as the single most important problem for business owners increased one point to 9%,…
Find Pay Rate Benchmarks for Your Area With the Expanded Temporary Help Wage Tool
Get employment and wage estimates for more than 800 occupations nationwide, by state and by metropolitan statistical area, with a view of the temporary help services industry. The ASA Temporary Help Wage Tool has been updated and now is available as an easy-to-download Excel file. This resource can help you inform strategic decisions and support…
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: Behavioral assessment resources Participate in a survey on hiring practices Your ASA community summary…
Construction Employment Falls in Some Areas as Contractors Struggle to Fill Jobs
Construction employment declined in almost a quarter of metro areas between November 2022 and November 2023 as demand tapered in some parts of the country and labor shortages made it hard for contractors to fill vacancies, according to an analysis of government employment data by the Associated…
Free ASA Webinar Next Week—Assistance for Small Businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of the National Ombudsman works for small businesses to assist them with federal regulatory issues. Learn how this office can support and help your small business during the ASA webinar “How the SBA’s Office of the National Ombudsman Supports and Helps Small Companies.” It takes place Tuesday, Jan. 9,…
Finding a New Job Is Getting Harder
Employers finished 2023 with far fewer open jobs than at the start of the year, according to private-sector estimates, as businesses filled more roles and decided not to hire for others. Total job postings as of the end of 2023 declined more than 15% from a year earlier, according to data from…
EEOC Vigorously Scrutinizing Employment Qualification Standards Under the ADA
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has identified employer qualification standards under the Americans With Disabilities Act as an “emerging or developing” issue. Between Sept. 14, 2023, and Oct. 2, 2023, EEOC launched three systemic enforcement actions against prominent businesses…
What California Employers Need to Know in the New Year
California employers should be aware of numerous employment-related laws that go into effect in 2024. As of Jan. 1, Senate Bill 616 requires employers to raise the amount of sick leave given to California employers from 24 hours (three days) to 40 hours (five days) during each year of employment,…
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