Tag Archives: Department of Labor
Department of Labor Cracks Down on Tips at Small Town Restaurant
Tip pooling illegal among all employees
An Ohio based worker owned restaurant, Casa Nueva, has issued a new policy of no…
By Sasha King
January Jobs Report Brings Unexpectedly Good News
The black unemployment rate slid to its lowest since 2009
The January jobs report has Democrats celebrating. The national unemployment rate dropped for the fifth…
By Joyce Jones
Unemployment Drops, 200,000 New Jobs Added to Economy
The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to a near three-year low of 8.5 % last month
A forceful 200,000 new jobs were added to the economy in December, the U.S. Department…
By Sade K. Muhammad
Not Heading Straight to College? See 6 Alternative Options for Recent High School Grads
A four-year college isn’t the next step for every high school grad. Here, six non-traditional options
A four-year college isn’t the next step for every high school graduate. Check out these…
By Janel Martinez
Unemployment Rate for Blacks Inched Lower in June
Payrolls drop by 125,000, reflecting loss of jobs for Census workers
The unemployment rate for African Americans inched slightly lower to 15.4% in June from 15.5%…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Washington Report: Updates From the Capitol
African American jobless rate contracts slightly; White House AIDS summit
The nation’s unemployment rate, fell to 9.7% in May from 9.9% in April, due in…
By Joyce Jones
Florida Unemployment Numbers Increase In December
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — More people were jobless in Florida last month than live in…
By Associated Press
National Outsourcing Firm to Offer Free Job Advice
Hot lines help job seekers
To help job seekers improve their odds of success in this highly competitive employment market,…
By Deborah Creighton Skinner
Workforce Cast Offs Can Find Resources in the Social Net
Former CBS talk show host launches site to help laid-off cope with others
Everyday the employment news is getting bleaker as companies announce massive layoffs. The numbers…
