New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill amending Section 590 of the New York Labor Law to require employers to provide employees, upon separation, with notice of their right to file for unemployment benefits with the New York Department of Labor. These changes will take effect on Nov. 13. The…
Ohio Passes Recreational Marijuana Law: What Employers Should Know
Ohio on Nov. 7 passed a recreational marijuana law that will become effective on Dec. 7. The new law does not require employers to permit or accommodate an employee’s use, possession, or distribution of marijuana. Further, employers are not prohibited from refusing to hire, discharging,…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Massachusetts
Employers in Massachusetts should be aware that they are prohibited from making a criminal records inquiry in an initial application for employment. After the initial application, employers can inquire about conviction of felonies for any time period or certain misdemeanors within five years. The…
State Legislative Wins: ASA Defeats Effort in Ohio to Create Nurse Rate Cap System
Through the remainder of the year in this space, ASA will recap the associationโs efforts in successfully defeating or significantly mitigating proposed legislation that would have harmed the staffing industry. Earlier this year, when the Ohio House of Representatives passed HB 33, the fiscal year 2023–24 budget bill, it contained language regulating nurse staffing firms—including…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Bringing Women Into Industry Leadership
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Empowering Women in Staffing: Strategies From Industry Leaders: Staffing World Breakout Session Encore Program.” It takes place today from 3 to 4 p.m. Eastern time. Fostering a culture that enables women to excel and prepares them for leadership positions requires unwavering dedication and consistent effort. This encore presentation of a…
Managing the Employment Relationship in Montana
Employers in Montana should be aware of the state-specific laws governing the employment relationship, the most significant being the Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. As for worker classification, a two-part test must be met for a worker to achieve…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Bringing Women Into Industry Leadership
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Empowering Women in Staffing: Strategies From Industry Leaders: Staffing World Breakout Session Encore Program,” 3–4 p.m. Eastern time. Fostering a culture that enables women to excel and prepares them for leadership positions requires unwavering dedication and consistent effort. This encore presentation of a Staffing Worldยฎ 2023 breakout session presented by…
Tour the Essential Elements of Staffing Technology in the ASA Staffing Tech Center
The ASA Staffing Tech Center is a valuable source of technology-related information and solutions for your company, including a look at the newest and most innovative technology tools. An expanded ebook about the staffing firm of the future offers strategic insight and guidance to help staffing firms prepare for the future and consider new ways…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Due Diligence for Mergers and Acquisitions
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Key Accounting and Tax Issues in Staffing Mergers and Acquisitions: What Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. If youโre considering buying or selling a staffing firm, Paul Pincus of Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP, with Michael Napolitano, CPA, and Marilyn…
Network in Your Niche During ASA Virtual Networking Calls Starting Next Week
As your staffing firm faces evolving challenges and tries to answer unexpected questions, are you dealing with questions that are specific to your sector of the staffing industry? Get insight from industry peers during a peer networking call where you can discuss top-of-mind challenges and devise solutions. Calls are facilitated by volunteers from ASA (participants…
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