A Recession Is No Longer the Consensus
Economists lowered the probability of a recession within the next year, from 54% on average in July to a more optimistic 48%, according to a survey of 65 business and academic economists
by the Wall Street Journal. That is the first time they have put the probability below 50% since the…
Retailers’ Seasonal Hiring Plans Signal a Cooling Labor Market
As the holiday season approaches, job applicants may feel a chill. Macy’s and Dick’s Sporting Goods intend to hire fewer seasonal employees after a spike in hiring the past two years, when shoppers thronged to stores after pandemic lockdowns and companies struggled to keep up. Many retailers have…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, there is no statute preventing employers from inquiring about an applicant’s or employee’s prior criminal convictions, provided they have not been annulled by a court. However, state law prevents employers from soliciting, requiring, or administering genetic testing relating to…
Illinois to Require Employers to Offer Pretax Transportation Fringe Benefits
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on July 28 signed into law House Bill 2068, the Transportation Benefits Program Act, which requires employers to offer pretax transportation fringe benefits to employees. The law goes into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The law applies to employers with at least 50 full-time…
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: Lessons from Staffing World® that you’ll start using right away Sample employment agreements Sending…
Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the third quarter of 2023 is now open—don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. Register to take the survey at…
From Detroit Three Automakers to Health Care, Labor Unions Flex Muscle
Nearly 309,700 workers have been involved in work stoppages and strikes through August this year, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, putting 2023 on track to becoming the busiest year for strikes since 2019. A tight U.S. labor market, the expiry of union…
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…
Hiring and Wage and Hour Law in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the Opportunity to Compete Act prohibits covered employers from making verbal or written criminal history inquiries before an applicant has had an initial interview. State law also prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants based on genetic information, disability,…
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