President Obama has authorized yet another round of extended unemployment benefits, by signing the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009. [more]
Unemployment Rate - Updated Monthly
In October the national unemployment rate soared into double-digit territory for the first time in 26+ years, by unexpectedly jumping up from 9.8 to 10.2 percent. [more]
Holiday Hiring Myth - Holiday Job Search Myth
It’s a myth that employers bring job hiring to a screeching halt, solely because the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays are approaching. [more]
Must my employer give me time off to vote?
If you’re wondering whether or not your employer must give you time off from work to vote in elections, it depends on whether or not the state in which you work has enacted a law with employee “time off to vote” provisions. [more]
