The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or…
California Workplace Poster Requirements and Their Application to Remote Employees
In California, email distribution is an acceptable way to distribute workplace information to employees, according to California Labor Code section 1207, the statute that codified Senate Bill 657, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. The statute expressly states that disseminating information…
Court Declines to Enjoin New Jersey Temporary Worker Rights Law
A federal court yesterday denied the staffing industryβs motion to enjoin the Temporary Workersβ Bill of Rights Law enacted by the New Jersey legislature earlier this year. Despite finding that the law likely will result in irreparable harm to many staffing firms, the court held that the industryβs arguments that the law is unconstitutional were…
Updated EEOC Resource About the ADA and Individuals With Visual Disabilities at Work
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released an updated technical assistance document, “Visual Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans With Disabilities Act,”…
New Florida Workers’ Compensation Rules in Effect for Employer Penalties, Exemptions
New Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation rules took effect on July 18, including new requirements for workers’ comp exemptions for corporate officers and penalties for companies that do not obtain workers’ comp insurance. There is a 15% penalty reduction if companies take an online course at…
Get State-Mandated Harassment Prevention Training for Temporary Workers
Provide training for temporary workers—and comply with the law—with cost-effective and state-specific training. ASA offers a comprehensive online course specifically for staffing company use. ASA has partnered with Kantola Training Solutions to provide full-service training for the temporary workers staffing companies employ. It allows you to track candidate and employee progress, download status reports, and…
Participate in the ASA Quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey
The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second 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,…
New Jersey Issues New Proposed Regulations on the Temporary Workers Bill of Rights for Comment
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development on July 21 posted on its website proposed regulations to implement the New…
Employers’ Health and Safety Responsibilities in U.S.
Employers are required under the Occupational Safety and Health Act to provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees. Among other things, they must take steps to prevent serious recognized hazards, provide adequate safety training, and maintain records of work-related injuries and…
Empower Your Employees to Elevate Talent Advocacy and Client Success
Staffing firms prioritize attracting and advocating for top talent, but it can be a challenge. The ASA Certified Staffing Professional® credential can help employees gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in talent acquisition and advocacy. By rewarding your employees with CSP® certification, you’ll demonstrate your commitment to their professional growth and provide them…
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