Category: Employment
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SEAP: Empowering Entrepreneurs to Start Their Own Business
The Self-Employment Assistance Program offers support for aspiring entrepreneurs Have you ever dreamed of being your own boss and turning your passion into a thriving business? The Self-Employment Assistance Program (SEAP) might be the stepping stone you need. Designed for individuals out of work, SEAP empowers you to start your own business while still receiving…
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Bobby Petrino Rehired as University of Arkansas Football Offensive Coordinator
Controversial former head coach returns to the Razorbacks’ program In a surprising turn of events, Bobby Petrino, the former head football coach of the University of Arkansas (UA), has been rehired as the football offensive coordinator. This decision comes eight years after Petrino was fired by the university for misconduct. The rehiring was made possible…
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China’s Job Market Faces Challenges Despite Stable Unemployment Rate
The prolonged downturn in the property market and fragile business confidence continue to weigh on employment prospects in China. China’s surveyed urban unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5 percent in October, signaling stability in the job market. However, the recovery this year, driven primarily by consumption, has been marred by the prolonged downturn in the…
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California Implements New Employment Laws: A Comprehensive Summary of Key Changes
Effective Date: January 1, 2024 California, known for its progressive stance on labor rights, has recently implemented several new employment laws that aim to protect workers and promote fairness in the workplace. These laws cover a wide range of topics, including noncompete agreements, notice requirements, discrimination, workplace safety, and paid leave. With an effective date…
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Providing Employment Support for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals in Oklahoma
Non-profit organizations and supportive employers in Oklahoma are working together to help formerly incarcerated individuals find and maintain employment. Finding employment after incarceration can be a significant challenge for individuals trying to rebuild their lives. In Oklahoma, a state with one of the highest incarceration rates in the nation, the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO)…
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Noncompete Agreements: A Battle for Worker Freedom
New York Legislation Aims to Ban Noncompete Agreements, But Faces Fierce Opposition Noncompete agreements, once reserved for high-level executives, are increasingly being used to restrict regular workers. These agreements, which prevent employees from working for industry rivals after leaving a job, are now affecting nearly 30 million American workers. In response to horror stories of…
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Noncompete Agreements: A Battle for Worker Rights and Innovation
The rise of noncompete agreements among regular workers sparks debate and legislation in New York Noncompete agreements, once reserved for corporate executives, are now becoming increasingly common for regular workers. These agreements, which prevent employees from working for industry rivals after leaving a job, are now affecting nearly 30 million American workers. The impact of…