Certification

Study Materials for Exam

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Already have the CSP™ or TSC™ exam materials and ready to take the exam? Refer to the letter you received with your study materials to locate the Web site address and unique ID for the online exam. If you can't find your ID or the Web site address for the exam, contact ASA at csp.tsc@americanstaffing.net.

Materials for New Certification Candidates

The enhanced CSP and TSC programs include state-specific workbooks that will help you prepare for the state-specific portion of the exam. You may purchase state-specific workbooks and exams for all states in which you conduct business.

In addition to the topics reviewed in the CSP program, the TSC program includes per diem rules, worker classification, and H-1B visas. Anyone earning the TSC will automatically earn the CSP.

Additional Study Materials for Exam

ASA periodically updates the content of its certification study materials and federal and state certification exams. Review the federal and state management alerts to prepare for the CSP and TSC exams.

State-Specific Exam Materials for Current Certified Professionals

• Complete CSP exam package includes
  • Employment Law for Staffing Professionals, 11th edition. See description below.
  • Co-Employment: Employer Liability Issues in Third-Party Staffing Arrangements, sixth edition. See description below.
  • Federal employment law workbook. See description below.
  • State employment law workbook. See description below.
  • CSP online practice exam. See description below.
  • CSP online exam. Includes questions on both federal and state labor and employment law. You will receive a unique ID and a Web site address to the exam site.

• Employment Law for Staffing Professionals, 11th edition
  This publication is the definitive legal text for all staffing services. It provides detailed, practical guidance on complying with employment laws, emphasizing preventive measures and techniques aimed at reducing the risk of legal liability. The most recent printing includes information of particular interest to employers of technical, IT, and scientific professionals. Read an excerpt from the book.

• Co-Employment: Employer Liability Issues in Third-Party Staffing Arrangements, sixth edition
  This essential reference describes co-employment concepts in clear, understandable terms, and reviews legal and operational implications of various labor and employment laws. It has been updated to reflect changes in federal employment and labor law, and now includes the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act. Read an excerpt from the book.

• Federal employment law workbook
  An indispensable workbook focusing in detail on the topics covered in the exam. It is a chapter-by-chapter review of Employment Law for Staffing Professionals and Co-Employment: Employer Liability Issues in Third-Party Staffing Arrangements. It includes case studies, study questions, and a practice exam. Read an excerpt from the workbook.

• State employment law workbook
  This workbook helps you prepare for the state-specific portion of the exam. It covers state employment law only, and includes case studies and study questions pertinent to the selected state. You will be able to choose the state you want on the order form. Note: One state workbook is included in the CSP package. If you would like to prepare for the exam for additional states, you'll need to purchase additional individual state workbooks. Read an excerpt from a workbook.

• CSP online practice exam
  This online tool include sample questions that will help you prepare for the exam.

• CSP exam only
  If you have access to and have prepared for the exam using the study materials, you can purchase the exam only. Make sure you've studied using the latest version of the texts and workbooks because exam questions cover updated information. Your ID and password will be sent to you within three business days from the date of your order.

• CSP exam for returning candidates
  This exam is available at a discounted price to returning candidates if purchased within 90 days of the first exam date. After 90 days, returning candidates must register at full price.

• State-specific exam only
  If you're currently certified and want to update your skills, and if you have prepared for the exam using the state-specific study materials, you can choose to purchase access to the state-specific portion of the exam. For security reasons, your ID and password will be sent to you within five business days from the date of your order. Note: One state exam is included in the package. If you would like to take the exam for additional states, you'll need to purchase additional individual state exams.

• Certification learning guide
  The learning guide is a convenient and flexible tool to help individuals and groups study for the CSP or TSC exam. Topics include co-employment; pre-employment; wages, workplace safety, and termination; and, for TSC only, legal issues applicable to technical, IT, and scientific staffing firms.

  The learning guide organizes the certification preparation Webinar recordings into topical sections. Students watch the recordings online and conclude each section by answering discussion questions, reviewing case studies, or taking quizzes to increase understanding and retention.

  The guide has been recently enhanced and now includes a two-hour recorded review session that’s an ideal overview for experienced staffing professionals who have a basic understanding of employment and labor law.

  Designated professionals who complete the entire guide can earn up to eight hours of legal continuing education hours for CSP and 10 for TSC.

• Complete TSC exam package includes
  • Employment Law for Staffing Professionals, 11th edition. See description below.
  • Co-Employment: Employer Liability Issues in Third-Party Staffing Arrangements, sixth edition. See description below.
  • Federal employment law workbook. See description below.
  • State employment law workbook. See description below.
  • TSC online practice exam. See description below.
  • TSC online exam. Includes questions on both federal and state labor and employment law. You will receive a unique ID and a Web site address to the exam site.

• Employment Law for Staffing Professionals, 11th edition
  This publication is the definitive legal text for all staffing services. It provides detailed, practical guidance on complying with employment laws, emphasizing preventive measures and techniques aimed at reducing the risk of legal liability. The most recent printing includes information of particular interest to employers of technical, IT, and scientific professionals. Read an excerpt from the book.

• Co-Employment: Employer Liability Issues in Third-Party Staffing Arrangements, sixth edition
  This essential reference describes co-employment concepts in clear, understandable terms, and reviews legal and operational implications of various labor and employment laws. It has been updated to reflect changes in federal employment and labor law, and now includes the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act. Read an excerpt from the book.

• Federal employment law workbook
  An indispensable workbook focusing in detail on the topics covered in the exam. It is a chapter-by-chapter review of Employment Law for Staffing Professionals and Co-Employment: Employer Liability Issues in Third-Party Staffing Arrangements. It includes case studies, study questions, and a practice exam. Read an excerpt from the workbook.

• State employment law workbook
  This workbook helps you prepare for the state-specific portion of the exam. It covers state employment law only, and includes case studies and study questions pertinent to the selected state. You will be able to choose the state you want on the order form. Note: One state workbook is included in the TSC package. If you would like to prepare for the exam for additional states, you'll need to purchase additional individual state workbooks. Read an excerpt from the workbook.

• TSC online practice exam
  This online tool includes sample questions that will help you prepare for the exam.

• TSC exam only
  If you have access to and have prepared for the exam using the study materials, you can purchase the exam only. Make sure you've studied using the latest version of the texts and workbooks because exam questions cover updated information. Your ID and password will be sent to you within three business days from the date of your order.

• TSC exam for returning candidates
  This exam is available at a discounted price to returning candidates if purchased within 90 days of the first exam date. After 90 days, returning candidates must register at full price.

• State-specific exam only
  If you're currently certified and want to update your skills, and if you have prepared for the exam using the state-specific study materials, you can choose to purchase access to the state-specific portion of the exam. Your ID and password will be sent to you within three business days from the date of your order. Note: One state exam is included in the package. If you would like to take the exam for additional states, you'll need to purchase additional individual state exams.

• Certification learning guide
  The learning guide is a convenient and flexible tool to help individuals and groups study for the CSP or TSC exam. Topics include co-employment; pre-employment; wages, workplace safety, and termination; and, for TSC only, legal issues applicable to technical, IT, and scientific staffing firms.

  The learning guide organizes the certification preparation Webinar recordings into topical sections. Students watch the recordings online and conclude each section by answering discussion questions, reviewing case studies, or taking quizzes to increase understanding and retention.

  The guide has been recently enhanced and now includes a two-hour recorded review session that’s an ideal overview for experienced staffing professionals who have a basic understanding of employment and labor law.

  Designated professionals who complete the entire guide can earn up to eight hours of legal continuing education hours for CSP and 10 for TSC.

Additional Resources

Candidates are also encouraged to read ASA's Staffing Law, a digest of recent industry legal, legislative, and regulatory developments, which is mailed to member headquarters three times each year. Subscriptions are available for nonmembers.

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