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…
Learn Where to Find Talent 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…
Get Free Staffing Employment and Sales Data—Participate in the ASA Quarterly Survey
Don’t miss your chance to get the staffing and recruiting data you need. The association’s quarterly Staffing Employment and Sales Survey for the second quarter of 2023 is now open. Participate in the survey and compare how your company is doing with similar-sized companies and firms within your industry sector. After completing the survey, you…
What Wellness Benefits Do Millennial and Gen Z Workers Want Most?
Paid time off and flexible work schedules are the benefits young adults value most, according to a survey of more than 1,000 people between the ages of 24 and 34 by Georgetown University, in partnership with Bank of America. The majority of respondents said paid time off (65%) and flexible…
Free ASA Webinar Today—Design Your Best Career Plan
Don’t miss the ASA webinar “Diving in DEEPβDesign the Career Plan You Deserve.” It takes place today from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time. ASA first vice chair Joanie Bily discusses the career planning strategies outlined in her book Dive in D.E.E.P. and explains how you can live the life you desire and deserve. Presented…
Colorado’s New Job Application Law Prohibits Age-Related Inquiries
Colorado’s new Job Application Fairness Act prohibits employers from inquiring about a prospective employee’s age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or date of graduation from educational institutions on any…
Problem-Solving and Creativity Are the Most In-Demand Human Skills in the Age of AI
Sixty-four percent of human resource managers acknowledged that the rise of artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of in-demand skills, with 65% of respondents saying digital skills, interpersonal skills, and cognitive skills will be crucial for success in the AI era, according to a…
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