Archive for July 2013
195,000 new US jobs in June according to Bureau of Labor Statistics
according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Specifically, the June 2013 Employment Situation Report found: Leisure and hospitality employment added 75,000 jobs in June 2013 and this industry has averaged 55,000 jobs per month so far in 2013, almost twice the average gain of 30,000 jobs per month in 2012.…
Read MoreIndiana law requires national background checks of day care workers
criminal records and employment checks, we wanted to highlight further legislation that will affect both our community, clients and the Indiana workforce. A new Indiana law – also introduced on July 1 – will require national background checks and fingerprinting for all day care workers, according to ABC. “I think it’s necessary. You want to know…
Read MoreNew Indiana legislation allowing expungement of old criminal records takes effect
Indiana House Enrolled Act No. 1482, it “is (now) unlawful discrimination for any person to: suspend; expel; refuse to employ; refuse to admit; refuse to grant or renew a license, permit, or certificate necessary to engage in any activity, occupation, or profession; or otherwise discriminate against any person because of a conviction or arrest record…
Read MoreFBI busts alleged, multi-state identity theft ring
With the aid of a confidential source, the FBI has arrested members of an alleged identity theft ring that stole more than $1.1 million while operating in California, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana and Texas. From its Southern California base, the group of seven individuals led by a convicted burglar/drug dealer/forger obtained bank customer identities…
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