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New ASA Legal Line Video for Members: What to Expect in 2024
The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features staffing law experts and attorneys addressing critical legal, regulatory, and legislative topics that have direct implications for your business. In the latest installment, experienced attorneys from the law firm of Akerman LLP share their 2024 legal forecast and compliance recommendations. Watch the latest ASA Legal Line video,…
Construction Employment Rises in 34 States, While 28 States Increased Headcount
Between November 2022 and November 2023, 34 states and Washington, DC, added construction jobs, while industry employment declined in 14 states and held steady in Alaska and West Virginia, according to an analysis of federal employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Texas…
Less Than Half of Workers Are Satisfied With Organizational Response to Social Change Issues
Fewer than half of U.S. workers (44%) are satisfied with their organization’s response to social change issues like racism and gun violence, according to a survey of more than 800 U.S. employees by the Conference Board. Indeed, 87% say organizations should always or sometimes respond to social…
Invest in ASA Certification Right Now—Savings End This Month
Get a boost to start the new year by investing in yourself, your company, and your future success with ASA certification programs. During the ASA certification sale, you’ll save 30% on certification products (excluding renewals)—including certification packages, exams, books, lapel pins, certificate frames, and travel mugs and tumblers. Why should you earn an ASA credential?…
State Legislative Wins: ASA Gains Key Concessions, Delayed Implementation of New Illinois Staffing Law
Through the remainder of the year in this space, ASA will recap the association’s efforts in successfully defeating or significantly mitigating proposed legislation that would have harmed the staffing industry. Earlier this year, the Illinois legislature passed, and Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law, HB 2862, legislation that amends the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor…
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: Factoring sick leave costs into client contracts Rehiring a candidate who could not prove…
The 2024 Economic Outlook: A View From CFOs
Financial decision-makers were slightly more optimistic about the U.S. economy in the fourth quarter, according to the latest results of the CFO Survey, a collaboration of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta. When asked to rate optimism…
Year-End Tasks for U.S. Employers Facing Compliance Obligations
As the year comes to a close, U.S. employers should take time to prepare for 2024 by reviewing their key employment practices in light of new developments in 2023. Employers should ensure their policies and handbooks are reviewed and updated for compliance with new employment laws. They should…
Rhode Island Issues 2024 Unemployment, Temporary Disability Rates
In Rhode Island, unemployment tax rates for experienced employers will range from 1.1% to 9.7% in 2024, including a 0.21% job development assessment. The tax rate for new employers will be 1%, including the 0.21% job development assessment.
The unemployment-taxable wage bases will be…