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Jan 10 2024
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New Labor Department rule would classify more workers in ‘gig economy’ jobs as employees
The Biden administration implemented a new rule on Tuesday that will tighten standards for when “gig economy” workers at companies like Uber, Lyft, and Grubhub must be considered employees who are entitled to labor protections rather than independent contractors.
The Labor Department finalized a new rule that will replace a Trump-era standard that narrowed the criteria for classifying
Washington ExaminerMar 26 2024
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Immerse Arkansas to host youth job fair
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Immerse Arkansas is hosting its inaugural Youth Job & Resource Fair. The event will offer opportunities and resources for young job seekers who are exploring career options or seeking guidance on resumes and interviews.
The job fair is happening March 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the OC Youth Center located at 5300 Asher Avenue in Little Rock.
Watch the
Fox16Mar 01 2024
Analysis
Unemployment Casts a Shadow Over California’s Economy
For decades, California’s behemoth economy has outpaced those of most nations, holding an outsize role in shaping global trends in tech, entertainment and agriculture.
While that reputation remains, the state has a less enviable distinction: one of the nation’s highest unemployment rates.
Nationwide, the rate is 3.7 percent, and in January, the country added 353,000 jobs.
New York Times (News)Mar 25 2024
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Sources: Smith leaves Wazzu for Stanford job
Washington State's Kyle Smith has accepted the head coaching job at Stanford, sources told ESPN. Smith, the 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year, just engineered one of the best seasons in program history, leading Washington State to its first NCAA tournament appearance since 2008. The Cougars finished 25-10 overall and 14-6 in the Pac-12, just one game behind Arizona. After they beat the Wildcats in
ESPN.comMar 25 2024
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On the Job: Nordson EFD is hiring several positions
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — 12 News continues to bring you Rhode Island employers who are currently hiring. Nordson EFD is a world-leading designer and manufacturer of precision dispensing and fluid packaging systems. Their solutions touch lives from your mobile device to life-saving medical devices. They are looking to hire CNC machinists — levels II and II — and material handlers/drivers
WPRI 12Mar 19 2024
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Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce hosts State of Economy
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Housing, the impact of the pandemic and unemployment were topics of discussion at today’s State of the Economy event put on by the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce. Some expectations presented by the community were on the topic of how best to expand the local population. Since the pandemic, between 2022 and 2023, the population of Wichita Falls has seen an
News Channel 6 Wichita FallsFeb 27 2024
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The economy is roaring. Immigration is a key reason.
Immigration has propelled the U.S. job market further than just about anyone expected, helping cement the country’s economic rebound from the pandemic as the most robust in the world.
That momentum picked up aggressively over the past year. About 50 percent of the labor market’s extraordinary recent growth came from foreign-born workers between January 2023 and January 2024, according
Washington PostMar 15 2024
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Brazil's January formal job creation doubles expectations
BRASILIA, March 15 (Reuters) - Brazil created a net 180,395 formal jobs in January, labor ministry figures showed on Friday, a result that surpassed expectations and added to other recent indicators pointing to the strength of the economy. Economists surveyed by Reuters had anticipated 90,000 additional jobs in the month. The performance also significantly exceeded the creation of 90,031
ReutersDec 08 2023
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US economy adds 199,000 jobs in November, unemployment rate unexpectedly falls
U.S. job growth continued to chug along at a healthy pace in November, suggesting the labor market remains resilient even in the face of higher interest rates, stubborn inflation and other economic uncertainties.
Employers added 199,000 jobs in November, the Labor Department said in its monthly payroll report released Friday, as striking autoworkers and actors returned to work. That was
Fox BusinessMar 22 2024
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Nursing job fair being held in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Nursing Education Center is holding a job fair for healthcare positions on Monday, April 1.
The event will be held at 350 Eddy St. in Providence from 2-4 p.m. and will host representatives from Lifespan, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Providence Community Health Centers and others.
Available positions include RNs, LPNs, personal care
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