Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Mountains Out of Molehills: How Small Problems Can Escalate for Staffing Companies in California.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. The requirements of the California Labor Code can be confusing for employers, and mistakes can lead to costly lawsuits under the stateβs Private Attorneys General…
California: Checking in on Paychecks (or at Least That Top Portion)
Under California Labor Code section 226, an employer, semimonthly or at the time of each payment of wages, must furnish employees an “accurate itemized statement in writing” reflecting, at least, nine specifically delineated items. Claims under Labor Code section 226 remain fertile ground for…
Talent Is No Longer the Biggest Challenge, CEOs Say
For the first time since June 2021, talent is no longer the biggest challenge chief executive officers face, with geopolitics, the economy, and uncertainty rising to the top of their list, according to a survey of 143 CEOs from some of the world’s largest and most influential companies by…
New Workplace Poster Requirements for Employers
As a result of revisions to federal employment laws, employers are encouraged to evaluate applicable workplace poster requirements and update their postings as soon as possible. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in June released a revised …
Learn About Top Tech Tools for the Industry at Staffing World
Staffing World®, the ASA annual convention and expo, is where the staffing community comes together to make strategic connections, learn about new strategies, and get solutions that fuel growth and accelerate success. This year’s event takes place Oct. 3β5 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, and will feature more than 30 learning sessions…
Free ASA Webinar Tomorrow—Common California Compliance Issues
Don’t miss tomorrow’s ASA webinar “Mountains Out of Molehills: How Small Problems Can Escalate for Staffing Companies in California,” 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. The requirements of the California Labor Code can be confusing for employers, and mistakes can lead to costly lawsuits under the stateβs Private Attorneys General Act. Hear from attorneys Anthony Sbardellati and…
Illinois Federal Judge Says Privacy Act Damages Are Discretionary, Vacates $228 Million Award
A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois recently vacated a $228 million damages award that was issued after the first jury verdict in an Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act class action. The judge ordered a new trial on the issue of damages but did…
Connecticut Imposes Mandatory Staffing Committees on Hospitals
Connecticut’s Public Act 23-204 imposes significant burdens on Connecticut hospitals concerning nurse staffing plans, staffing committees, reporting requirements, civil penalties for nonconforming hospitals, and the right of nurses to object to participating in certain hospital activities. The law…
‘AI Can’t Replace Creativity’: Writing and Marketing Jobs See Growth
Creative writing (up 58%, from 1,868 to 2,961 jobs) is the fastest growing job on Freelancer.com in the second quarter, according to an analysis of more than 280,000 jobs posted to the platform by the freelancing marketplace. User interface design (up 52%, from 2,017 to 3,075 jobs) was second,…
Eight Fields of Study Added Under STEM OPT Eligibility for Students
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has added eight new qualifying fields of study for the STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) Optional Practical Training program in an effort to retain high-skilled foreign nationals. STEM OPT, a 24-month extension of the OPT work…