| Jobs report produces mixed trading day A U.S. employment report that fell below expectations didn’t have much effect on the markets Friday, which closed slightly up after bouncing around throughout the day. bizjournals.com |
As recession retreats, Baltimore tech firms reaping the rewards Baltimore technology companies are leading the way in rebuilding the work force as they find clients are looking to invest in better computer systems and software before adding employees of their own. bizjournals.com |
Nucor CEO Dan DiMicco sees sharp drop in pay Nucor Corp.’s pay-for-performance compensation policies led to a 43 percent cut in Chief Executive Dan DiMicco’s pay last year, as the steel producer struggled to keep pace with its record earnings in 2008. bizjournals.com |
Some job-screening tactics challenged as illegal Companies using criminal records or bad credit reports to screen out job applicants might land afoul of anti-discrimination laws as the government steps up scrutiny of hiring policies that can hurt blacks and Hispanics. Law - Discrimination - Business - Credit history - Employment pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |
More workers facing sick leave conundrum When it comes to taking time off for medical reasons, many workers face a conundrum, and it’s only gotten worse during this economic downturn. Sick leave - United States - Law - Workers' Compensation - Legal Information pheedo.msnbc.msn.com |