employment

Holiday Jobs: 10 Companies Looking for Help this Season

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:08:57 -0600

The holiday season is here and the unemployment rate doesn't seem to be getting any better. For those who don't have a job, the recent reports that the recession is over means nothing. Even if the economy is recovering, it's going to be quite some time before jobs are in abundance again. However, you may be able to find yourself a part-time seasonal job, according to Careerbuilder.com.

Six Factors That Decide Your Salary

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:51:40 -0500

Employees may be surprised to learn that their job performance is not the only deciding factor in determining their salary. In fact, the job performance is not even the main deciding factor of your monthly pay. Here are six factors that decide the sum of your pay check.

Early figures show stimulus creating 30,000 jobs

Sandy Smith — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:35:45 -0500

Early figures released by a government oversight board Thursday show that federal stimulus spending to date has created 30,000 jobs at private sector businesses.

Employment Odds Favor Social Media Addicts

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:44:16 -0500

Job market is sweet if you can tweet.

The Hiring Zone Assists Jobseekers in Finding a Job

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:07:54 -0500

New startup The Hiring Zone explodes on the scene with unique services to assist today’s job seeker in the employment process. The Hiring Zone.com is easing the process of a painstaking job search in today’s economy.

California Employment Law: "Creative" Retaliation Against Employees

arkady39 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:07:04 -0500

California law and specifically, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits retaliating against employees for exercising their rights under the Act and for complaining about violation of the Act.

Employee Free Choice Act Raises Concerns

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:36:26 -0500

As one of Chicago’s largest business associations, representing over 80 communities and 700-plus business members, the Greater O’Hare Association, www.greaterohare.com, recognizes the need to address business concerns such as the proposed Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), AKA the “card check bill.”

Early Retirement May Be Good Incentive For Hourly Workers

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:43:43 -0500

When large companies have a greater number of hourly workers rather than salaried workers, and those workers are unionized, the possible early retirement incentive for hourly workers has to be acceptable to the union.

FBI warns of work-at-home scams

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:45:08 -0500

The opportunity to make easy money sounds tempting, but don't fall victim to fraudsters who want your cash and your identity when advertising for work-at-home opportunities. Don't take the bait, says FBI.

Catholic Effort Pushes For Employee Free Choice Act

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:20:53 -0500

"Catholics for Working Families" Campaign Supports the Employee Free Choice to Build an Economy that works for Families.

Fortune Compiles the Best Companies to Work For in 2009

Alberto — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:39:23 -0600

Hate your job? Well then you might want to consider perusing the 2009 Fortune list of the 100 best companies to work for.

Greeting “Merry Christmas” Gets Woman Fired?

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:21:47 -0600

Tonia Thomas, a Christian woman, claims she was fired from her job because she greeted callers with “Merry Christmas”. Her former company, Counts-Oakes Resorts says she is just a disgruntled employee. "Looks like a “he said/she said” situation to me," comments Kreuzer's Korner.