Staffing Industry News

The intense competition for skilled workers is across industries. In this challenging landscape, the expertise of staffing firms has become more valuable than ever. These professionals are not just recruiters; they are talent curators, adept at identifying and screening high […]

The inaugural SHRMLabs Better Workplaces Challenge Cup competition highlights the most innovative HR technology solutions from companies across the U.S. Here’s a look at one of the finalists: WorkWhile, an on-demand staffing firm with an hourly labor platform based in […]

The California Trucking Association recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether federal law pre-empts California’s worker-classification law as it applies to motor carriers.

The statute of limitations on an employee’s claim that her company failed to promote her because of bias began when the worker knew—or reasonably should have known—that her company didn’t promote her, the California Supreme Court ruled.

A state appeals court handed down the first Illinois state court decision affirming a transgender employee’s right to use the restroom consistent with the employee’s gender identity.

Schools Grapple with Array of Mask and Vaccine Laws Changing public health guidelines and disputes over masking policies may leave school districts and boards wondering what, as employers, they should do.

The COBRA subsidy period under the American Rescue Plan Act ends Sept. 30, 2021. Employers and plan administrators must send subsidy termination notices to assistance eligible individuals between Aug. 16 and Sept. 15.

With the rise in remote work over the last year and a half, a new trend has emerged: American workers are increasingly fearful of employer surveillance. A new Elements Global study analyzed Google Search Trends and found that the top […]

Many government agencies have returned to a more cautious stance on safety precautions following the recent COVID-19 surge. For their part, California employers need to be ready to adapt to changing conditions and update their policies accordingly.

The pandemic and labor shortage are leading more employers to expand paid time off policies. They need to balance managing their time-off programs cost-effectively with the need to attract and retain top talent.