Under the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave law, employees can begin supplementing, or “topping off,” benefits received from the state with any available accrued paid leave, such as sick time, vacation time, paid time off, and personal time, as of Nov. 1. However, employees still cannot…
With Labor Shortages Here to Stay, Employers Are Pulling Out All the Stops
As employers explore different remote work and return to office policies, one thing remains clear—most U.S. companies are done with the five-day in-office work week, according to a survey of individuals responsible for hiring decisions at 2,000 companies by ZipRecruiter. A mere 16% of companies…
Get Technology Tips in the ASA Staffing Tech Center
Technology is changing the landscape of the staffing industry, and companies that don’t adopt and integrate new technologies could be left behind. The ASA Staffing Tech Center is a valuable source of technology-related information and solutions for your company. Download papers that offer in-depth analysis and discussion to help you capitalize on emerging technology in…
Job Seekers: What They Want
One in four adults is focused on trying to find a new job, according to a survey of 2,800 U.S. job-seeking adults across Job Zones 2, 3, and 4 by CareerBuilder. Employees in Job Zone 2 are most likely to feel undervalued and consider looking for a new role (32%). Forty-two percent of job seekers…
Free ASA Webinar Today—State-Specific Cybersecurity Laws
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many…
Small Business Optimism Dips in September as Inflation Remains Top Problem
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index decreased half a point in September to 90.8. September’s reading marks the 21st consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98. Twenty-three percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important…
Employers May Have to Pay More for ACA-Compliant Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage in 2024 as Affordability Threshold Hits New Low
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service’s Revenue Procedure 2023-29 reduced the affordability threshold for Affordable Care Act-compliant coverage for the 2024 plan year to the lowest percentage so far. Applicable large employers that do not…
Three Tips for a Successful National Interest Waiver Petition for the STEM Worker
The National Interest Waiver is a pathway to permanent residency that essentially requests that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services waive the requirement of a job offer and, consequently, waive the labor certification requirement. To assess whether the NIW is a viable option, it is important…
Managing the Employment Relationship in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, there are several state-specific laws governing the employment relationship. These include a broad Anti-discrimination Act; the Payment of Wages Act, which requires all wages, including those accrued through unused vacation time, to be paid to employees at the time of…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—State-Specific Cybersecurity Laws
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Beyond California: Update on State Laws Related to Cybersecurity and Privacy,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. In an increasingly online world, businesses face the growing challenge of safeguarding personal data about employees and consumers while complying with rapidly changing state laws and regulations. Many statesβnot just Californiaβhave been enacting cybersecurity and…
Home