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HR Industry News for February 8, 2012

Bernanke: Job market remains weak despite gains
WASHINGTON Ben Bernanke says the job market isn't as strong as the steadily declining unemployment rate might suggest. Responding to questions at a Senate hearing Tuesday, he noted that the unemployment rate doesn't capture the plight of millions of people who have stopped looking for work or part-timers who can't find full-time jobs. His cautious view helps explain why the Federal Reserve plans to ...
Journal-News - 2012-02-07 18:46:19

Course rigor, test scores help gauge work-force readiness
The battle wages on in the education-reform community about the best way to ensure that all students leave high school with the skills and knowledge needed to enter the global work force. This is an important discussion, especially with our national unemployment rate hovering around 9 percent. As recently reported by Education Week's Caralee Adams, unemployment in the United States was three ...
Orlando Sentinel - 2012-02-07 18:56:25

US Labor Department's OSHA proposes $365,500 in fines to Wal-Mart for repeat and serious safety and health hazards at Rochester, NY, store
for repeat and serious safety and health hazards at Rochester, NY, store Violations similar to those cited at 9 other Wal-Mart locations across the nation BUFFALO, N.Y. ' The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for a total of 24 alleged repeat and serious violations of workplace safety and health standards at its supercenter store ...
OSHA - 2012-02-07 18:55:03

Career fair attracts more than 1,100 visitors
Noel West/Olds Albertan People browse through the offerings at last week's career fair held in the Ralph Klein Centre. More than 1,100 people attended the ninth annual Careers for Everyone career fair at the Ralph Klein Centre last Tuesday. One hundred and three exhibitors, including various colleges and law enforcement agencies, were on hand, representing more than 1,700 jobs. 'Twenty per cent of ...
Olds Albertan - 2012-02-07 18:52:10

Six Flags to hire 3,000 seasonal workers; job fairs in Feb, March
Six Flags Great America will be adding more than 3,000 seasonal jobs this year. The amusement park will hold jobs fairs in February and March. For dates and times and a job application form, visit www.sixflagsjobs.com. Six Flags Great America to Hire Over 3,000 Seasonal Positions (PRESS RELEASE) WHAT: Six Flags Great America Job Fairs WHEN: Saturday, February 11 10:30-3 pm Saturday, February ...
WLS Chicago - 2012-02-07 18:38:07

Federal court dismisses suit against UT
Home News Courts Loading' BLADE STAFF WRITER A lawsuit filed by a former University of Toledo human resources official who was fired after writing a column that was critical of gay rights was dismissed in federal court this week. Crystal Dixon, former associate vice president for human resources at UT, filed a complaint in December, 2008, alleging violation of First Amendment and 14th Amendment rights. ...
Toledoblade.com - 2012-02-07 18:34:26

Is California the Incubator for U.S. Employment Law?
California's reputation for sunny beaches and tow-haired beauties has inspired countless songwriters over the years. And although lyricists may not have paid much attention, the Golden State has also become known for being at the forefront of employment law developments. During Tuesday's 'California Dreamin'' panel, Proskauer Rose partners Harold Brody and Enzo Der Boghossian discussed some of the ...
Corporate Counsel - 2012-02-07 18:30:02

Salesforce.com Buys Rypple, Gets Extremely Social
Salesforce.com plans to rebrand Rypple as SuccessForce and enter the human capital management software market where it will compete primarily with SAP, which recently acquired SuccessFactors. Salesforce.com plans to rebrand Rypple as SuccessForce and enter the human capital management software market where it will compete primarily with SAP, which recently acquired SuccessFactors. Read More >> Stock ...
Industrial Info Financials - 2012-02-07 17:49:18

Gov. Deal signs garnishment reform bill
Atlanta Business Chronicle by Dave Williams, Staff Writer Related: Banking & Financial Services, Legal Services, Accounting & Consulting 'I'm committed to working with the legislature to reduce unnecessary regulation on businesses, large and small,' Gov. Nathan Deal said in a prepared statement. 'Reducing the amount of unnecessary legal fees is just one step in making Georgia the number one place to ...
Financial Content - 2012-02-07 17:33:32