Small Businesses everywhere rejoice in relief and celebration. Big win regarding… health care (specifically taxes). Will middle class families pay the break? [Bloomberg Businessweek]
Federal government nabs man in illegal staffing practices. [The Times Leader]
Goodwill staffing agency taking applicants with criminal records under their umbrella. How many of the customers that you assist request no criminal background as being essential to the position? Do you have many that are willing to work with criminal backgrounds? [Greenville Online]
Nonprofit, government-funded employment agency assists those with developmental, mental and physical disabilities in finding employment. [The Smithville Herald]
Minimum wage bill advances in Florida House. As prices in gas, food, living and needs go up, how will other states look at changing the minimum wage? Do you think minimum wage should be higher? [Sun Sentinel] [Washington Post]
A look back at minimum wage on page 4 with the local gas station’s annual revenue placing in at $250,000. [Google Archive - Evening Independent]
37,000 in NC face sudden loss of jobless benefits. In my opinion, 99 weeks is a LONG time to find a new job. I’m sure there are instances but shouldn’t those be specifically addressed rather than the blanket of benefits approach? If you have someone who is committed to finding a job, can you find them a position within 99 weeks? What are the factors to consider here? How long do you think is enough time to find consistent employment? [Bloomberg Businessweek]
New Zealand’s national news agency, the New Zealand Press Association (NZPA), is set to close after more than 130 years, putting 40 journalists out of work. How do you get your news? Do you think that internet and phone technology is making actual print news a nostalgic past time? [Strait Times]
Flashback in Employment
PayDay: Fair Sex to Get Fair Shake: What Equal Pay Law Means (in 1964)
