Jobs Instead Of Jail
A promising program for juvenile offenders, referred to as "weed sellers become weed whackers," gives troubled kids the opportunity to work.
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A promising program for juvenile offenders, referred to as "weed sellers become weed whackers," gives troubled kids the opportunity to work.
The Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City set off a firestorm of criticism when it implemented a policy barring fat servers from the bar.
Most employers, like Apple, and probably yours, have a policy that says they will search anything you carry with you onto the premises.
Specialized Education Services, a 56-school network in 12 states, helps students with behavioral and learning disabilities transition to work or college.
A Philadelphia receptionist was required by the managers in her office to make them coffee so she sued - and lost.
If your boss uses offensive racial slurs against your coworkers who are a different race than you, can you sue because you were offended? You may be surprised.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed claims this month against two companies that don't seem to have much in common - except for their hiring practices.
Even with your mouth closed, your body speaks volumes - so be aware of what it is saying,
A male worker voiced concern about how to greet female friends in the office when a handshake seems too formal but a hug seems worrisome.
A class action lawsuit for libel has been filed in Connecticut brought by people whose arrests were reported in online news stories where the records were later expunged.
Workers compensation fraud occurs when someone willfully makes a false statement or conceals information in order to receive workers compensation benefits.
Ninety-six percent of employers conduct background checks, according to the Society for Human Resource Management. So if you're putting a credential on your resume which you know to be false, you will likely be caught.
If you find yourself in a state where your use of marijuana is legal, you're still not protected from losing your job if you smoke.
Proven Job Search aims to make the job application process a little easier, letting you search CraigsList and SimplyHired, then apply for positions of interest in seconds.
A history of alcoholism is, in fact, a disability and not only can't employers fire an employee because of his alcoholism, it must reasonably accommodate his disability.
The Double Eagle Hotel and Casino in Colorado had a policy forbidding employees from discussing their salaries and bonuses with each other - but that policy is a violation of the law.
In Philadelphia, over half a million adults lack the knowledge, skills, and credentials they need to get a job. They lost their jobs to changes in industry in this new, knowledge-based economy.
Your girlfriend has a lot to say about your choice of friends - but legally, does your boss? You betcha.
The author of Rich Dad/Poor Dad is back with a new book to start a generational dialog about money.
Performance evaluations play an important role in employment law, and honesty (in conjunction with kindness) is important.
If you're a chronic time waster, what can your boss do to you? Maybe less than you think.
We've heard the advice: anything you post online about your employer can get you fired. Yeah. Only that's not exactly true.
Local jobseekers can get help from a new website.
