Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Shaping Success: Mentoring Strategies for Staffing Professionals.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. Five industry leaders will discuss their experiences with mentorship in the staffing industry and share insights into how you can identify and cultivate talent, maximize return on investment, and capitalize on the…
Nurse Staffing Firms in Louisiana Must Apply for Licensure by January 2024
The Louisiana Department of Health finalized its rule for the initial licensing of nurse staffing firms in Louisiana on Oct. 20. Under the regulations, any nurse staffing firm operating within Louisiana must…
New California Employment Developments for 2024
Several new employment-related laws will go into effect in California in 2024. These include Senate Bill 700, which expands protections for off-duty and off-premises cannabis users; Assembly Bill 518, which expands the state’s paid sick leave mandate; and SB 848, which requires employers to…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Wyoming
Employers operating in Wyoming should be aware that they must comply with the antidiscrimination provisions of the Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act when advertising open jobs. Under this law, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, employers cannot take adverse action…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2023 is now open. Staffing companies that complete the brief survey—including search and placement firms—will have access to an exclusive report on the results, enhanced with graphs. The report, which participants can download from the ASA website, also includes an executive summary,…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Mentorship Lessons
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Shaping Success: Mentoring Strategies for Staffing Professionals,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. Five industry leaders will discuss their experiences with mentorship in the staffing industry and share insights into how you can identify and cultivate talent, maximize return on investment, and capitalize on the transformative effects of mentorship. Presented by the…
The Economy Was Supposed to Slow by Now. Instead It’s Revving Up
Although economists and U.S. Federal Reserve officials earlier this year anticipated a slowdown in the economy due to reduced spending and investment amid higher interest rates, recent economic data show the economy is accelerating. Now, many of the analysts who had expected a recession this year…
UAW Calls Strike on One of GM’s Largest and Most-Profitable Factories
The United Auto Workers union has expanded its strike against Detroit’s automakers with a walkout at one of General Motors’ biggest and most profitable factories. Around 5,000 unionized workers walked out of GM’s Arlington, TX, assembly plant. The UAW continues to say that GM’s latest contract…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in Virginia
Employers advertising open jobs in Virginia should be aware that Virginia Code Section 2.2-3905 prevents employers from discriminating while hiring. Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.4, Section 19.2-392.5, and Section 19.2-389.3 restrict background checks involving criminal records and arrests….
Demand for Physicians Reaching a New High as Staffing Shortage Continues
Active physician searches per year have more than doubled since 2017, with 2022 marking the fifth straight year in which the percentage of searches filled decreased, as the demand for physicians remains competitive and labor remains scarce, according to a survey of more than 150 member health…
Home