Perspective ? New employment law suckers workers
The new employment law does not, as most people seem to think, introduce probationary or trial periods for workers. These have existed since 2000 at section 67 of the Employment Relations Act.

Lewis Hamilton's 'bully' boss branded a racist at employment tribunal
Lewis Hamilton's boss has been branded a racist and a bully during an employment tribunal.

Montgomery County Wants Stimulus Funds to Increase Employment
Montgomery County wants to become a national model on how to use economic stimulus funds to increase employment, and county leaders revealed their plans Monday.

State employment commission to add server after Web site crash
North Carolina's Employment Security Commission is adding a server after its Web site crashed twice this week as tens of thousands of people tried to file unemployment claims.

Labour and Employment
On December 19, 2008, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that IFCO Systems North America (IFCO), the nation's largest pallet management services company, had agreed to a record $20.7 million settlement of claims alleging the knowing employment of illegal aliens.

Employment strong in Nov.
Recent data released by the Louisiana Workforce Commission suggests that the state?s employment level has not been affected by the nation?s economic crisis.

Jobless claims crash computers at Employment Security Commission
RALEIGH (AP) ? The state's Employment Security Commission is adding a server after its Web site crashed twice this week as tens of thousands of people tried to file unemployment claims. Commission spokesman Andy James said the Web site first crashed Sunday evening when 74,000 people tried to access it. It crashed again Monday when about 55,000 people tried to file weekly benefits claims. ...

Albany employment office to be open on Saturdays
Starting this weekend, the Albany office of the Oregon Employment Department will be open on Saturdays to help people file claims for unemployment insurance benefits.

Employment workshop series set by library
The Huntsville Public Library, in cooperation with Workforce Solutions, will host a free Employment Workshop Series for Walker County residents beginning on Jan. 8.

So You Want to Be a Senator? Answer 28 Pages of Questions
The questionnaire, submitted to at least six people, asks potential appointees to detail their employment history, any criminal record and any loans or back taxes they owe.

Officials to explain new employment rules
The Illegal Immigration and Reform Act, signed into law by Gov. Mark Sanford in June 2008, aims to crack down on the hiring of illegal immigrants by business and industry in the state.

Finding employment safe havens in the recession
Open source offers solid footing for those wanting to keep their jobs in the recession.

South Korea to spend 37 billion on 'green' projects
South Korea said on Tuesday said it would spend 50 trillion won ($38 billion) during the next four years on environmentally-friendly projects in an effort to bolster employment as the nation undergoes its sharpest slowdown since the 1998 Asian financial upheaval.

Dubai dream turns sour as employment losses mount
DUBAI (AFP) - Dubai?s rapid expansion in recent years provided jobs for millions. But the global financial meltdown has abruptly ended the dream for many people as more and more firms sack staff to cut costs.

Former racing groom wins employment tribunal
A former employee of Kent-based racehorse trainer John Best has been awarded £15,700 in compensation after winning her case for unfair dismissal.

Ten Cities For Job Growth In 2009
Here are the best places to look for employment in the new year.

GUEST CONTRIBUTOR: New employment laws for '09
Each year brings a new set of laws for employers to comply with, and thisyear is no exception. Below is a summary to assist employers in negotiatingthe maze of new laws, and to give you a preview of what else to expect in2009.New StatutesNo Texting While Driving. As you will recall, in July 2008,

Employment Quarterly: Immigrant hiring rules eased; group HopeWorks gets job-readiness grant
The U.S. Department of Labor finalized new guest labor rules late last month that will ease restrictions on hiring immigrant workers and decrease the cost.

China's Provinces To Boost Employment In 2009 - Xinhua
Stimulus measures that China's provinces will adopt in 2009 will support job creation, adding to measures already taken, including training programs and loan expansion, the Xinhua news agency reported.

Labour and Employment
In Starbucks v. Superior Court , the Court of Appeal for the Fourth District of California considered whether the plaintiffs were entitled to ask a jury to award millions of dollars against Starbucks for allegedly requiring job applicants to disclose prior convictions for misdemeanor marijuana-related offenses.