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Wash. state receives access to background check database for legal pot dealers
finally granted the state access to an FBI database so the state can conduct background checks on those who apply for a license. The Dept. of Justice allowed the state access in order to stand by its requirements that those with “troublesome” criminal histories be kept out of the industry. By granting access to the…
Read MoreAdvanced home care: The pre-employment process and how to hire
Many families have to make tough decisions when their aging relatives are no longer able to care for themselves and manage daily tasks. One such decision is, should the person be allowed to continue living in their own home with assistance, or is a nursing or retirement facility the right move? If the best option…
Read MoreMarch 2014: new jobs in professional, business, food services
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate held steady at 6.7 percent in March, with 10.5 million people still unemployed. Improved job options became available in health care, professional and business services, and food and beverage services. Overall industry increases accounted for 192,000 new, non-farm jobs. Professional and business services grew by 57,000 jobs, steady…
Read MoreCalif. care employees cleared before passing employee criminal history checks
In California, those who work for daycare centers and elderly care facilities — as well as those who wish to be foster parents — must undergo employee criminal history background checks. In addition, the California Department of Social Services requires that, if someone is arrested but not convicted of a crime, they must still undergo…
Read MoreHR: How to deal with ‘revolving door’ employees
The state of employment has changed a lot from previous generations to today’s workforce. It’s no longer expected that a company will choose a candidate to hire right out of high school or college, and that the employee will stay with the company until he or she retires. Rather, today’s college grads are more likely…
Read MoreFebruary 2014: Dramatic increase in professional services jobs
Bureau of Labor and Statistics — most industries held steady in their employment rates. Only a handful of industries saw great leaps in new jobs. Approximately 10.5 million people remain unemployed. In February, the number of people considered “long term” unemployed — those who have been unemployed for 27 consecutive weeks — increased by 203,000.…
Read MoreJanuary 2014: Employment rate holds steady
Bureau of Labor Statistics. This leaves the number of unemployed Americans at approximately 10.2 million. In January, the labor force increased by 499,000 full-time jobs, while part-time employees dropped by 514,000 to 7.3 million. The construction industry added 48,000 jobs in January, primarily in residential building and non-residential specialty contractors. Civil engineering jobs also were…
Read MoreDecember 2013 sees 490,000 U.S. jobs gained
Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate dropped .3 percent in December 2013, to 6.7 percent. Almost half a million people are no longer unemployed thanks to this decline, leaving the number of unemployed Americans hovering around 10.4 million. Retailers, such as clothing stores, food and drink shops and auto dealers, saw 55,000 new jobs…
Read MoreNovember 2013 employment report shows gain of 203,000 jobs
according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the past 12 months, employment growth has averaged 195,000 jobs per month. Among specific industries, the report found: Professional and business services employment gained 35,000 jobs in November 2013. Over the prior 12 months, the industry added an average of 55,000 jobs per…
Read MoreNew security enhancement helps E-Verify deter employee fraud
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