The Hartford program helps victims of domestic violence find employment and housing

The Hartford program helps victims of domestic violence find employment and housing

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) A program in Hartford is helping provide stability for young mothers whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. The Roca Young Mothers program opened in 2021, but the need for services has never been greater. The first person recommended by Rocas Young Mothers was Stefani Basora. She met the program’s criteria …

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The Ontario government’s decision will have a negative impact on housing and job supply for the next decade

The Ontario government's decision will have a negative impact on housing and job supply for the next decade

Toronto, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Greater Toronto Area, October 23, 2023 The Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) is extremely disappointed with today’s announcement by Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honorable Paul Calandra, and calls it a failure for the future supply of housing and workspace in the Greater …

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Law Questions and Answers | This law applies to temporary workers

Law Questions and Answers |  This law applies to temporary workers

What is the Illinois Workday and Services Act? This is Illinois law with new amendments that went into effect in August of this year. The changes give temporary workers new, equal rights in terms of remuneration with employers who hire temporary workers from employment agencies that employ the workers. The changes also impose new obligations …

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Government sector drives hiring in Houston area in September

Government sector drives hiring in Houston area in September

HOUSTON, Texas (Reporting by Katy News) – The Houston area added 22,000 jobs in September, mostly in government, as students, teachers, support staff and administrators returned to schools for the fall semester. The education and health services sectors added 3,700 jobs and a further 500 jobs were created in finance, but the remaining eight industry …

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Local businesses and residents can come together to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Local businesses and residents can come together to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which honors the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce. Even though Arkansas has one of the highest rates of people with disabilities, the state ranks among the lowest in terms of labor market participation for people with disabilities. The Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities works …

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Digital Agriculture School coming soon – Times of India

Digital Agriculture School coming soon - Times of India

Patna: Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa will soon launch a digital agriculture school, said Vice-Chancellor PS Pandey. On Friday, certificates were awarded to the first batch of students after successfully completing drone pilot training in Pusa, the Vice-Chancellor said that training of drone pilots has started for the first time in eastern India …

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Texas Employment Forecast, October 20

Texas Employment Forecast, October 20

The Texas State Employment Outlook projects job growth by 3.3% in 2023, with an 80% confidence interval of 3.1 to 3.5%. The forecast is based on an average of four models that include projected national GDP, crude oil futures prices, and leading Texas and U.S. indices. The forecast suggests that 453.2 thousand jobs will be …

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Texas employment tops 14 million for the first time, and statewide job growth is outpacing the national rate

Texas employment tops 14 million for the first time, and statewide job growth is outpacing the national rate

In September, Texas’ total employment topped 14 million for the first time as the state’s job growth returned to a national high. Texas added 61,400 new jobs last month, the most since July 2022, bringing the state’s total job creation last year to nearly 436,000, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday. In the San Antonio-New …

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SPAR Slovenia recognized for good employment practices

SPAR Slovenia recognized for good employment practices

SPAR Slovenia is delighted to receive for the first time the “Disability Friendly Company” award from the Slovenian Ministry of Work, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities. This distinction was granted because over 5% of employees are disabled. The company also continues to support local communities and address positive environmental impacts through responsible retail initiatives. …

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Anirudh Mukherjee joins Kochhar & Co. as a partner, strengthening the practice of employment and corporate consulting

Anirudh Mukherjee joins Kochhar & Co.  as a partner, strengthening the practice of employment and corporate consulting

Kochhar & Co. (Company) welcomes you Anirudh Mukherjee as a partner in the Gurgaon office to strengthen the company’s corporate and employment practices. Anirudh brings over 16 years of specialist experience in advising both international and domestic clients on a variety of contentious and non-litigious employment law matters. As part of his broader commercial law …

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