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Must my employer give me time off to vote?

Friday, October 1st, 2010

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?

Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

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

Monday, May 31st, 2010

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

Friday, May 28th, 2010

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

Friday, April 16th, 2010

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?

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

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

Monday, March 1st, 2010

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]

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