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Last Updated: Aug 5, 2010 - 2:42:01 PM


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Unemployment Benefits: Michigan restores federal unemployment benefit payments to those who had been cutoff
Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency has restored federal unemployment benefits to some 69,500 jobless workers in the state who had their benefits cutoff in July when the federal extension programs expired.

Aug 5, 2010 - 2:38:17 PM

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Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit: Terminix Agrees to Pay $80,000 to Settle EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
Exterminator Forced Pregnant Technician to Take Medical Leave, Then Fired Her, Federal Agency Charged
Jul 9, 2010 - 8:34:34 AM

IRS Tax Tips
Government Jobs: IRS Highlights Job Opportunities for New Grads on YouTube
The Internal Revenue Service announced the availability of a new job search tool on YouTube dedicated to helping job seekers learn about employment opportunities at the IRS
Jul 8, 2010 - 9:48:24 AM

Health News | Health Resources
Hourly earnings of healthcare and technical occupations,
Depending on their level of skill, workers in healthcare practitioner and technical occupations earned from $11.20 per hour (level 2) to $106.50 per hour (level 14) in 2008.
May 3, 2010 - 9:03:05 AM

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Government Jobs Wanted: Don't Get Swindled
The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them
Apr 5, 2010 - 8:00:28 PM

Government Grants | Foundation Grants
Government Job Grants: $100 million in green jobs training grants annouced
The grants will support job training programs to help dislocated workers and others, including veterans, women, African Americans and Latinos, find jobs in expanding green industries and related occupations. Approximately $28 million of the total funds will support projects in communities impacted by auto industry restructuring.
Jan 7, 2010 - 11:59:43 AM

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Working Abroad as Expatriates
Many people come to the United Kingdom from all over the world to achieve undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in medicine
Oct 23, 2009 - 10:46:28 AM

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Careers in Auto Racing: Work in the Fast Lane
R acecar drivers may be the star of their event, but they depend on support from many others—including some workers who aren’t on the track. From pit crews to promoters, a variety of workers contribute to the excitement of auto race day.
Sep 21, 2009 - 6:45:17 AM

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Uncle Sam Seeking New Artists
The United States Mint is inviting artists from throughout the United States to apply for participation in its Artistic Infusion Program (AIP) to help enrich and invigorate the design of coins and medals.

 
 

Sep 4, 2009 - 4:55:16 AM

Job Search
Number of job openings at new low
On the last business day of March, job openings in the U.S. numbered 2.7 million — the lowest job openings level since the BLS began measuring job openings over 8 years ago.
May 13, 2009 - 10:52:19 AM

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Employment, trends, and training in information technology
Like most industries, information technology has had job gains and losses. This article discusses IT workers; their employment, both past and projected; and ways to prepare for these occupations.
Apr 19, 2009 - 2:01:03 PM

Job Search
Making the news: Jobs in TV journalism
To engage a television audience, the news must be interesting as well as timely and accurate. Find out about some of the workers whose decisions affect the way TV news is presented.
Apr 19, 2009 - 1:54:37 PM

Job Search
MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will conduct an employment screening for general and electrical mine inspector jobs in Manchester, N.H., Albany, N.Y., Geneva, N.Y., Warrendale, Pa., Wyomissing, Pa., and Staunton, Va., on April 18 and 19 as part of a nationwide hiring effort.
Apr 9, 2009 - 7:49:56 AM

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Government Jobs: MSHA seeks to hire mine inspectors in Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will conduct an employment screening for underground, surface and electrical mine inspector jobs in Madisonville and Morganfield, Ky., on April 18 and 19 as part of a nationwide hiring effort. The screening will be held at Madisonville Community College, John H. Gray Building, 2000 College Drive in Madisonville. Registration for walk-in candidates will begin at 7 a.m. CDT and end when testing begins at 8 a.m. CDT.

Apr 9, 2009 - 7:41:42 AM

Job Search
Unemployment rate in March 2009
In March, the number of unemployed persons increased by 694,000 to 13.2 million, and the unemployment rate rose to 8.5 percent. Over the past 12 months, the number of unemployed persons has grown by about 5.3 million
Apr 6, 2009 - 9:23:15 AM

Job Search
Finding a Job in Tough Times
Sadly, the prospect of being unemployed or getting laid off these days is higher than it’s been in decades. If you are out of work, or know someone who is, the following tips can help.
Apr 2, 2009 - 5:21:59 AM

Announcements
EEOC: Workplace Discrimination Hits Record High
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today announced that workplace discrimination charge filings with the federal agency nationwide soared to an unprecedented level of 95,402 during Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, which ended Sept. 30.
Mar 13, 2009 - 12:45:42 AM

Job Search
Mass layoffs by industry in January 2009
The manufacturing sector accounted for 38 percent of all mass layoff events and 44 percent of initial claims for unemployment insurance due to mass layoffs filed in January 2009.
Feb 26, 2009 - 10:05:33 AM

Job Search
IRS Jobs: A Career at the IRS Adds Up
If you are looking for a new job or a career change, consider the IRS. No matter what your professional specialty, the IRS offers a variety of full-time careers or seasonal job opportunities in many U.S. cities.
Feb 18, 2009 - 10:30:04 AM

Job Search
FBI Job Recruitment
The FBI is only as good as its employees—and my job lets me play a part in choosing quality people to lead us into the future.”
Feb 17, 2009 - 6:58:48 PM

Job Search
Now Hiring: U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches a national recruitment campaign
U. S. Customs and Border Protection Saturday launched a national recruitment campaign aimed at hiring approximately 11,000 law enforcement and support positions during 2009.
Feb 15, 2009 - 6:06:36 AM

Announcements
Unemployment in December 2008
In December, the number of unemployed persons increased by 632,000 to 11.1 million and the unemployment rate rose to 7.2 percent. Since the start of the recession in December 2007, the number of unemployed persons has grown by 3.6 million, and the unemployment rate has risen by 2.3 percentage points.
Jan 13, 2009 - 12:03:48 PM

Job Search
Job Fair: U.S. Border Patrol to Hold Recruiting Event in Bay City, Mich
The U.S. Border Patrol will hold a recruiting and hiring event in Bay City, Michigan Saturday, January 10, at the Double Tree Hotel at 600 Saginaw St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Jan 9, 2009 - 2:42:46 AM

Job Search
California Jobs: Information for Those Hit Hard in the Economic Slowdown
We have pulled together information on jobs currently available statewide that require a variety of skills, as well as training opportunities for those of you looking to prepare for the high-growth jobs of tomorrow. Even in the midst of this economic downturn, there are numerous opportunities that you can take advantage of right now.
Nov 14, 2008 - 9:51:32 AM

Job Search
U.S. Customs Job Fair held in El Centro California: Nov 7
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will host a CBP officer recruiting event on November 7, at the One Stop Employment Center located at 2695 South 4th Street, Building D, in El Centro, Calif. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m
Nov 7, 2008 - 10:19:37 AM

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