If you’re wondering whether or not your employer must give you time off from work to vote in U.S. elections, such as in the midterm congressional elections on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, it depends on whether or not the state in which you work has enacted a law with employee “time off to vote” provisions. [more]
Can my employer change my job description?
To better understand the answer to that question, it’s important to first know that U.S. courts consider employment to be “at will”. [more]
Oil Spill Jobs
Although the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is a catastrophe, at least it’s created a mini-job boom at a time when unemployment is raging and jobs are needed most. Paid oil spill jobs are available along the shores of the Gulf states with more likely to come, including cleanup, containment, supply and wildlife-rescue jobs. Volunteer opportunities are available too. [more]
Gulf Oil Spill Unemployment Help
Unemployment help is available now and more might be on its way, for workers who’ve lost jobs or self-employment income due to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. [more]
COBRA Subsidy Extension
President Obama has authorized a third COBRA subsidy extension, by signing the Continuing Extension Act of 2010. [more]
Must my employer give me layoff notice?
If your employer is planning to discharge you in a mass layoff, then your employee rights might require your employer to give you written advanced layoff notice so that you may seek a new job or skills training. [more]
Job Hiring Trends
According to the job bank CareerCast.com, job hiring in February 2010 showed the most promise since July 2009, while improving considerably from a year ago. [more]
