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…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Legislation on Employee Benefits
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “How Proposed State Laws Could Affect Employer-Sponsored Employee Benefits.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Miller & Chevalier attorneys Joanne Roskey and Dawn Murphy-Johnson will look at new and proposed state legislation relating to employee benefits and employer-sponsored retirement and health insurance plans. They’ll explain…
Managing the Employment Relationship in New York
In New York, state-specific laws that govern the employment relationship include the New York Labor Law, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law, the New York State Paid Family Leave Law, and the New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Legislation on Employee Benefits
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “How Proposed State Laws Could Affect Employer-Sponsored Employee Benefits,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Miller & Chevalier attorneys Joanne Roskey and Dawn Murphy-Johnson will look at new and proposed state legislation relating to employee benefits and employer-sponsored retirement and health insurance plans. They’ll explain the developments and discuss the legal implications…
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 third 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…
Labor Forecast Predicts 5.6% Decrease in Demand for Temporary Workers in Fourth Quarter
Demand for temporary workers in the U.S. is expected to decrease 5.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis for the fourth quarter, when compared with the same period in 2022, according to the Palmer Forecast by G. Palmer & Associates. Demand for temporary workers has been softening since the fourth…
Nearly One in Four Job Hopping Gen Zers Have Increased Salary by $50,000 or More
Fifty-one percent of Generation Z and Millennials say they have job hopped in the past five years, according to a survey of 1,000 full-time workers ages 21 to 40 by ResumeBuilder.com. Seventy-three percent of GenZers and 44% of Millennials say they have job hopped in the past five years. The top…
California Legislative Year-End Review: Preparing for 2024
California had an active legislative year with numerous employment law updates. The laws expected to have the greatest impact on California employers in 2024 include Senate Bill 616, which increases employer paid sick leave obligations to five days (or forty hours), effective Jan. 1, 2024. Under…
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: California’s new paid sick leave law Compiling data for the Employment Information Report (EEO-1)…