Compliance & Risk Management

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Edward A. Lenz, Esq., senior counsel, American Staffing Association Alden J. Bianchi, Esq., counsel, McDermott Will & Emery LLP In a memorandum dated May 9, 2023, and publicly released on June 9, the Office of Chief Counsel of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service addresses the tax status of certain fixed-indemnity health plans that promise employers… More ›

ASA has published a new issue paper by noted industry benefits counsel Alden Bianchi on the most recent wave of employee health plans being offered to staffing firms that promise substantial employer tax savings. The paper explains the applicable rules and why these plans could expose employers to significant liability risks under federal tax regulations… More ›

The American Staffing Association has released new guidance aimed at helping staffing agencies and their clients stay informed about the risks of misclassifying workers—and encouraging enforcement action to investigate potentially unlawful practices. A growing number of app-based online job platforms that place health care workers may be avoiding payroll taxes and other employee-related costs by… More ›

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With the holiday season in full swing, the American Staffing Association wants to remind staffing agencies about the steps they can take to keep temporary and contract workers safe in manufacturing and warehouse workplaces across the country. Throughout the season, ASA will share the latest resources and best practices regarding temporary worker safety in coordination… More ›

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Next Step in Alliance Formed in 2014 The American Staffing Association was promoted to ambassador status in recognition of its longstanding alliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during a signing ceremony today. Ambassador status reflects OSHA’s recognition that an alliance participant has built, and will continue to maintain, a productive cooperative relationship with… More ›

New Guide Builds Upon 2013 Temporary Worker Initiative The American Staffing Association, in partnership with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and a coalition of safety organizations, has announced the publication of a new resource document outlining ways host employers can keep temporary workers safe on the job. Entitled Protecting Temporary Workers:… More ›