A Wage and Hour Update: Overtime Exemptions, Pay Rates, and Joint Employment

40% of Unemployed Job Seekers Report Not Having a Single Job Interview in the Past Year At a time when 45% of Americans say they’re likely to look for a job in the next year (referred to as job seekers), four out of ten unemployed job seekers report not having a single job interview over… More ›

40% of U.S. Workers: Debt Is Influencing Their Career Decisions Forty percent of U.S. workers say their current debt is influencing their career decisions, according to the latest Workforce Monitor® survey commissioned by the American Staffing Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll in August 2024. When asked if their current debt (including mortgage,… More ›

68% of Americans Prefer Hybrid or In-Person Schedule According to the latest Workforce Monitor® survey commissioned by the American Staffing Association and conducted online by The Harris Poll, 68% of Americans prefer a hybrid or in-person work schedule. As companies around the country debate returning to the office, 39% of Americans said that hybrid—a mix… More ›

78% of Baby Boomers Think Age Would Be a Factor When Being Considered for a New Position A staggering 78% of Baby Boomers (ages 60-78) believe their age would be a contributing factor when being considered for a new position, according to the latest ASA Workforce Monitor® study from the American Staffing Association and The… More ›

Paycheck Pain: 53% of U.S. Workers Feel Their Paycheck Is Not Keeping Up With Inflation More than half of U.S. workers (53%) feel their paychecks are not keeping up with the pace of inflation, according to a new ASA Workforce Monitor® study from the American Staffing Association and The Harris Poll. Nearly four in 10… More ›