Employers operating in the District of Columbia should be aware that Title 32 of the DC Code covers labor and includes the laws on wage payment, minimum wage, and overtime. The DC Human Rights Act, DC Code Sections 2-1401.01 to 2-1411.06, also governs the employment relationship. DC’s wage…
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: Business review meetings with clients Cancellation fees for clients Performance metrics for recruiters Get…
BANKW Staffing Acquires Johnson & Hill Staffing
BANKW Staffing LLC has added Johnson & Hill Staffing to its family of full-service staffing and recruiting companies. Johnson & Hill will become part of the KNF&T Staffing Resources brand, and will continue to provide temporary, temporary-to-hire, and direct hire services in Western Massachusetts…
Cal/OSHA Reminder: Post 2022 Annual Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses on Feb. 1
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (called Cal/OSHA) is reminding employers in California to post their 2022 annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses, including those related to Covid-19, by Feb. 1. The Form 300A summary must be posted each year from Feb. 1…
Demand for Cybersecurity Workers Remains Strong
Despite recent high-profile technology industry layoffs, demand for cybersecurity professionals remains high, according to data from cybersecurity workforce analytics site CyberSeek. The total number of employed cybersecurity workers held fairly steady in 2022 at around 1.1 million, while the…
Critical Energy Infrastructure Services Acquires Rayne Staffing
Critical Energy Infrastructure Services LLC has acquired Rayne Staffing LLC. Rayne is an engineering and skilled trades technical staffing firm that places construction, engineering, skilled trades, and technical service professionals at clients in the energy, utility, construction, aerospace and…
Tax Season Is Coming, and These Firms Can’t Find Enough Accountants in the U.S.
Small and midsize accounting firms are looking to hire people from overseas for the first time due to a national shortage of accountants. Local recruiting pipelines have dried up and accountants have left the profession in droves, according to the firms. More than 300,000 accountants and auditors…
Colorado’s New Pay Standards Reflect the State’s Rising Cost of Living
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s recently released 2023 Publication and Yearly Calculation of Adjusted Labor Compensation Order increases compensation thresholds that apply to various Colorado wage and hour and workplace requirements. The state’s minimum wage for this year is…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the fourth quarter of 2022 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,…
Relaunched for 2023—Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey
Participate in the ASA Staffing Operations Benchmarking Survey and gain exclusive online access to a wealth of data and company benchmarks that focus specifically on temporary and contract staffing and direct hire search and placement services. This survey provides an up-to-date collection of indispensable data that informs decision-making so your staffing company can position itself…