Mass. House approves bill requiring salary ranges in job postings
WBZ TV's Tiffany Chan reports.
Employment
Mass. House approves bill requiring salary ranges in job postings
The House voted Wednesday on a bill that requires many employers to disclose a wage or salary range on job postings.
Jenny Craig plans to close its weight-loss centers, report says
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Home Depot raises starting wage to $15 an hour
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Mortgage rates blow past 7% for first time in two decades
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NH nurse goes into cardiac arrest during heart care training
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