In Henry v. Independent School District #625, the Minnesota Supreme Court did away with the notice requirement in disparate-treatment based constructive discharge cases. The effect of the court’s decision in Henry is to widen the path for plaintiffs to establish discrimination or…
NABE Panel Expresses Disparate Views Regarding U.S. Economic Outlook
Panelists’ views diverged about the outlook for the U.S. economy for 2023 and 2024, according to a survey of 48 professional forecasters by the National Association for Business Economics. “Estimates of inflation-adjusted gross domestic product or real GDP, inflation, labor market indicators, and…
What Is Reasonable? Handling Employee Requests for an Extended Leave of Absence
When looking at a leave request that seems to go on and on, employers need to be aware of the various legal requirements for paid leave and unpaid leave, and the potential requirement to extend leave as a disability-related accommodation. After an employee’s sick and vacation time has been…
When Does Your Company Need a Chief Human Resource Officer? Sooner Than You Think
A chief human resource officer is a functional business leader who collaborates with senior peers to define and impact organizational strategy. The CHRO is primarily focused on driving business activities that improve the return on investment in the workforce. Strategic HR is required if critical…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey by Tomorrow
Participate in the association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey to unlock valuable staffing benchmarks that allow you to compare your company against similar-sized companies and those within your industry sector. Survey participants get access to an exclusive online report archive, which includes benchmarks for direct hire searches and permanent placements, sector-specific gross margin trends,…
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: Background checks and drug tests Data collection at career fairs Metrics for recruiters Get…
IRS and Treasury Issue Final Regulations on E-file for Businesses
Final regulations issued Feb. 21 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Internal Revenue Service amend the rules for filing returns and other documents electronically and will require certain filers to e-file beginning in 2024. The final regulations lower the 250-return threshold to…
Don’t Miss THRIVE, a Virtual Event for Women in Staffing
Are you a woman looking for ways to grow your leadership skills and expand your professional reach? THRIVE Virtual will deliver a powerful program featuring inspiring presenters from throughout the staffing industry—including keynote presenter Joyel Crawford, author of Show Your Ask!: Using Your Voice to Advocate for Yourself and Your Career. Brought to you by…
McKinsey Intends to Eliminate Many Jobs
McKinsey & Co. plans to eliminate as many as 2,000 roles, adding the consulting firm to a swath of companies that are slashing corporate jobs, according to a person familiar with the matter. The restructuring plan likely will be completed in the coming months, when the firm will make a decision on…
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