The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employers conducted 1,226 mass layoffs in the third quarter (July-September) of 2011, causing 184,493 workers to lose their jobs for at least 31 days. [more]
Retirement Age for Social Security
When President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act of 1935 into law, the retirement age for all U.S. workers was 65 to qualify for full Social Security retirement benefits. That’s no longer the case thanks to Social Security’s financial woes, partly from Americans living longer than ever before past the age of 65. [more]
Holiday Hiring Myth - Holiday Job Search Myth
It’s a myth that employers bring hiring to a screeching halt, solely because the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays are approaching. [more]
Holiday Jobs Hiring Forecast
If you’ve been thinking about landing a temporary holiday job to afford Christmas gifts or simply to pay your bills, now is the time to apply. Applicant screening typically starts in October and recent forecasts indicate that retailers might hire up to 627,600 holiday workers in 2011, give or take. [more]
What is Race Discrimination in Employment?
Race discrimination in employment occurs when an employer, employment agency or union demonstrates prejudice against an employee or job applicant in some aspect of employment, solely on the basis of race or skin color. [more]
About the Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day, a U.S. national holiday that honors workers, occurs each year on the first Monday of September. Labor Day 2011 falls on Monday, September 5. [more]
Hurricane Unemployment Benefits - Updated
If you lose your job, work hours or self-employment income directly due to Hurricane Irene, then you might be eligible to collect unemployment benefits through a special federal program called Disaster Unemployment Assistance. [more]
