As of Nov. 1, employers are required to use the latest version of Forms I-9 (edition date Aug. 1), which U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released earlier this year. While basic Forms I-9 requirements remain the same, the new Forms I-9 and instructions include several changes. The …
Managing the Employment Relationship in Virginia
Employers operating in Virginia should be aware that state-specific laws governing the employment relationship include the Virginia Overtime Wage Act. Virginia Code Section 40.1-27 prohibits persons doing business in the Commonwealth from “willfully and maliciously” preventing or attempting to…
Kelly Enters Agreement to Sell European Staffing Business to Gi Group Holdings S.P.A.
Kelly has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its European staffing business to Gi Group Holdings S.P.A., one of the largest staffing companies in Europe, for cash consideration of up to €130 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, subject to receipt of…
Plan for These Free ASA Webinars This Month
The next few weeks will be full of free education from ASA. These upcoming ASA webinars can help you recruit a diverse workforce, retain clients, and understand where the economy is headed. Nov. 7—”Key Accounting and Tax Issues in Staffing Mergers and Acquisitions: What Every Buyer and Seller Needs to Know“ If you’re considering buying…
New ASA Legal Line Video for Members: Annual Legislative Report
The ASA legal team works every day to defend the staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions industry to make sure that association members can do what they do best—find good jobs for people. And this year, ASA lawyers have been very busy. The ASA Legal Line monthly video series features a member of the association’s legal…
Workers Keep Getting Big Raises. That’s a Problem for the Fed
Signs of stalled progress in slowing wage and price increases could open the door to another interest rate increase in the coming months. U.S. Federal Reserve officials want to see worker compensation gains ebb to a pace that would allow inflation to decline over time to the Fed’s 2% target….
EEOC Announces Opening of 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced the opening of the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection due Dec. 5, 2023. To meet this deadline, EEOC strongly encourages eligible filers to begin the filing process as soon as possible. For the 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 data…
What Impact Will President Biden’s AI Executive Order Have in the Workplace?
President Joe Biden’s Executive Order on “Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” addresses the impact of AI on workers, but it is important to note that while the president has control over agencies and government contractors, only Congress has the authority to pass laws that…
Construction Employment Increases in 212 of 358 Metro Areas Between September 2022 and September 2023 as Demand Outpaces Worker Supply
Construction employment increased in 212 of 358 metro areas (59%) between September 2022 and September 2023, according to an analysis of government employment data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX, added the most construction jobs (17,300 jobs or 11%),…
Volunteer With ASA—Applications Due Today
ASA is currently seeking dedicated members to serve on volunteer committees and councils—but today is the last day to submit an application. Apply for a volunteer opportunity to work directly with other members, learn about workforce trends and best practices, and build on your experience to become a thought leader with the association. ASA needs…