Are your clients confused about the various laws and rules pertaining to joint employment in third-party staffing arrangements—especially in light of the U.S. Department of Labor’s recent rescission of the Trump-era joint employer legal test? To assist members in addressing client’s questions and concerns regarding joint employment, ASA has updated the ASA Joint Employment Tool…
Illinois Department of Labor Updates Day and Temporary Labor Service FAQ
The Illinois Department of Labor recently updated its Day and Temporary Labor Services Act FAQ to address some questions concerning the latest set of amendments that were passed into law earlier this year. The key areas of the proposed rules addressed by the updated FAQ include “Are temporary laborers ever entitled to the same benefits…
Walmart Cuts Starting Pay for Some New Hires
Walmart is paying some new store workers less than it would have three months ago, a sign that employers are seeking to cut labor costs as the once-hot market for hourly employees cools. The retailer changed its wage structure for hourly workers in mid-July. Under the new structure most new hires…
Health-Insurance Costs Are Taking Biggest Jumps in Years
Health care costs will increase 6.6% in 2024 without factoring in plan design changes such as increasing workers’ out-of-pocket charges, according to a survey of about 1,700 employers by Mercer. Employers expect health coverage costs to rise by an average of 6.4% next year, not including the…
Distrust in Recruiting: 49% of Employed Job Seekers Say AI Recruiting Tools Are More Biased Than Humans
Nearly half of employed U.S. job seekers (49%) believe artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in job recruiting are more biased than their human counterparts, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor® online survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The skepticism is higher among individuals actively involved in the job-seeking process. Among those who…
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: Evaluating a client’s credit risk Measuring employee productivity Offering payroll advances to temporary employees…
Many Construction Firms Have at Least Some Open Jobs That Are Hard to Fill
Eighty-five percent of construction firms have open jobs they are trying to fill, according to a survey of more than 1,400 firms by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk. Among those firms, 88% are having trouble filling at least some of those roles—particularly among the…
Ready for Next Week’s Celebration of Staffing Stars?
National Staffing Employee Week, which takes place Sept. 11–17 this year, celebrates the contributions of the millions of individuals employed by U.S. staffing firms. Staffing firms across the nation will host special events honoring their greatest asset—their temporary and contract employees. To help staffing firms with their celebrations, ASA provides free materials for use throughout…
ISM: Services Activity Grew in August
Economic activity in the services sector expanded in August for the eighth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The sector has grown in 38 of the last 39 months, with the lone contraction in December of last year. In August the services index registered 54.5%, up…
Form I-9 and E-Verify Guidance for Those Affected by the 2023 Hawaii Wildfire
All Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, requirements remain in effect for areas affected by the 2023 Hawaii wildfire. All employers must continue to complete and retain Form I-9 for all individuals they hire. Employees affected by the 2023 Hawaii wildfire who need to replace lost,…
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