Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, will bring together the brightest minds in the staffing community—plus opening keynote speaker Mike Krzyzewski (known by fans as “Coach K”), the coach of Duke University men’s basketball team who led Team USA to three Olympic gold medals. Whether you’re a recruiter, human resource professional, or business…
New Jersey Department of Labor Publishes Temporary Labor Assignment Notification Form
Under A. 1474 and beginning May 7, staffing firms will be required to provide certain temporary workers with a written employment notice—detailing their assignments—at the time of dispatch. Last week, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance, published a form notice, “Temporary Labor Assignment Notification.” The notice,…
Cal/OSHA Reminds Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers From Heat Illness
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (called Cal/OSHA) is reminding all employers to protect outdoor workers from heat illness. Employers in California must take steps to protect outdoor workers from heat illness by providing water, rest, shade, and training. When working in…
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: Conducting interviews virtually or in-person Employing workers with special needs What you love most…
Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey
Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the first quarter of 2023 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. After completing the survey, you…
Learn About the Potential Risks of Employer of Record Services at the ASA Staffing Law Conference
The 2023 ASA Staffing Law Conference takes place May 18–19 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC. It’s the only event dedicated exclusively to the legal and regulatory issues facing staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions companies, and will feature the session “Buyer Beware! Potential Risks With Employee Health Plans, EOR Services, and Online Platforms.”…
Soliant to Hire 300 New Colleagues Across Southeast
Soliant, a provider of specialized health care and education staffing services, plans to hire 300 new colleagues in the second quarter across five offices in Georgia and Florida. This expansion will give Soliant the internal resources to meet the growing nationwide demand for health care and…
Is Your Company Award-Winning? Make This Your Year to Shine at a National Level
Gain national recognition for your company—and leverage that recognition to differentiate your firm in your most competitive markets—by participating in the American Staffing Association’s prestigious professional recognition programs. ASA is now accepting applications for the ASA Care Awards, ASA Elevate Awards, and National Staffing Employee of the Year. The ASA Care Awards recognize outstanding social…
BGSF Inc. Acquires Arroyo Consulting LLC
BGSF Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Arroyo Consulting LLC. Arroyo Consulting is a nearshore-offshore professional workforce solutions firm that specializes in information technology and software development with operations in the U.S., Colombia, and India….
U.S. Department of Labor Recovers $260,000 in Back Wages for Caregivers Denied Overtime
Investigators with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found a Florida nurse registry staffing service, CSI Catalano’s Nurses Registry Inc., operating as CSI, misclassified caregivers as independent contractors and paid them straight-time rates for all hours worked. By doing so,…