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    May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. California jobless rate falls to 9%

    No one ever said the economic recovery would be pretty.
    No one ever said the economic recovery would be pretty. California eked out more growth in April as employers added 10,400 jobs, bringing the net total added over the year to 273,000. The state's unemployment rate dropped to 9% from 9.4% the month...

    Tags: Labor Markets, Walmart, Unemployment, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company

    2. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. California's unemployment rate drops to 9%

    California’s pace of job creation slowed in April, as employers added 10,300 jobs in April, nevertheless pushing the state’s unemployment rate down to 9% from 9.4% the month before.
    California’s pace of job creation slowed in April, as employers added 10,300 jobs in April, nevertheless pushing the state’s unemployment rate down to 9% from 9.4% the month before. Employers had added twice as many jobs in March as they did...

    Tags: Labor Markets, Productivity, Unemployment, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities

    3. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Unemployment rate falls, but hiring slows in California and L.A.

    After a few robust months, the pace of hiring in California slowed in April as employers concerned about the economy cut back on adding new employees.
    After a few robust months, the pace of hiring in California slowed in April as employers concerned about the economy cut back on adding new employees. In a month in which the nation added 165,000 net new jobs, the Golden State gained just 10,400...

    Tags: Labor Markets, Walmart, Unemployment, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities

    4. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Cedars-Sinai stands out for steep pricing

    When Medicare disclosed average charges from thousands of U.S. hospitals for 100 common procedures last week, only one hospital was near the top in every category: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
    When Medicare disclosed average charges from thousands of U.S. hospitals for 100 common procedures last week, only one hospital was near the top in every category: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Be it a cardiac stent, a hip replacement or a...

    Tags: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Health Insurance, Career and Workplace, Medical Research, Mayo Clinic

    5. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. White-collar workers are turning to labor unions

    NEW YORK — The next wave of union protesters isn't blue collar.
    NEW YORK — The next wave of union protesters isn't blue collar. It's lawyers, paralegals, secretaries, helicopter pilots, judges, insurance agents and podiatrists. These white-collar workers are not exactly the picture of the labor movement, but...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Lawyers, Judges

    6. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Brown seeks to eliminate state tax break for 'enterprise zones'

    SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown is taking another stab at largely eliminating a state $700-million tax break for "enterprise zones" aimed at creating jobs in economically strapped localities.
    SACRAMENTO — Gov. Jerry Brown is taking another stab at largely eliminating a state $700-million tax break for "enterprise zones" aimed at creating jobs in economically strapped localities. The governor failed in his efforts in 2011 to eliminate...

    Tags: Unemployment, Politics, Career and Workplace, Credit and Debt, Government

    7. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Truck drivers sue over overtime, meal breaks

    Two truck drivers have sued one of Southern California's largest trucking companies, alleging they were denied breaks, lunch hours and overtime because they were treated as independent contractors rather than employees of Harbor Express Inc.
    Two truck drivers have sued one of Southern California's largest trucking companies, alleging they were denied breaks, lunch hours and overtime because they were treated as independent contractors rather than employees of Harbor Express Inc. The lawsuit...

    Tags: General Contracting, Laws, Port of Los Angeles, Crime, Law and Justice, Trials

    8. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Initial jobless claims jump to 360,000, most since March

    WASHINGTON -- Initial jobless claims unexpectedly jumped to a six-week high of 360,000 last week after declining to a post-recession low this month, the Labor Department said Thursday.
    WASHINGTON -- Initial jobless claims unexpectedly jumped to a six-week high of 360,000 last week after declining to a post-recession low this month, the Labor Department said Thursday. The number of people filing for the first-time for unemployment...

    Tags: Labor Markets, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Economic Indicator, Unemployment Benefits

    9. May 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Debate over amnesty looms over efforts to reform immigration laws

    In 1986, lawmakers decided the problem of illegal immigration had to be dealt with. More than 3 million people were living in the United States after crossing the border illegally or overstaying their visas.
    In 1986, lawmakers decided the problem of illegal immigration had to be dealt with. More than 3 million people were living in the United States after crossing the border illegally or overstaying their visas. A new law signed by President Ronald Reagan...

    Tags: Labor Markets, Politics, Barack Obama, Immigration Reform Legislation (2013), Career and Workplace

    10. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. An employer's right not to speak

    Massing the heavy legal artillery of 1st Amendment principles, a federal appeals court has ruled that the federal government can't order businesses to post signs informing employees that they have a right to join a union and to bargain for better wages. It's a troubling ruling.
    Massing the heavy legal artillery of 1st Amendment principles, a federal appeals court has ruled that the federal government can't order businesses to post signs informing employees that they have a right to join a union and to bargain for better wages....

    Tags: Laws, Crime, Law and Justice, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Civil Rights

    11. May 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. For Wal-Mart, should healthcare be a cost of doing business?

    Big employers beware -- some California lawmakers want to pressure you to extend health insurance to virtually everyone who lands on your payroll, even part-timers who work less than two hours a day.
    Big employers beware -- some California lawmakers want to pressure you to extend health insurance to virtually everyone who lands on your payroll, even part-timers who work less than two hours a day. That's one of the effects that a bill by...

    Tags: Health Insurance, Personal Income, Career and Workplace, Crime, Law and Justice, Employees

    12. May 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Initial jobless claims drop more than expected

    Initial jobless claims continued to decline last week in another hopeful sign that the labor market is improving.
    Initial jobless claims continued to decline last week in another hopeful sign that the labor market is improving. The number of people filing for unemployment benefits for the first time fell to a seasonally adjusted 323,000 last week, down 4,000 from...

    Tags: Labor Markets, Career and Workplace, Employment Opportunities, Economic Indicator, Unemployment Benefits

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