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Pa. State Police Probe Possible Sabotage Of Jobless Hotline

Pennsylvania’s labor secretary told lawmakers on Tuesday that state police are investigating whether the state’s hotline for jobless benefits was sabotaged, even as she assured them that the problems plaguing it in recent months are improving.

2013/01/29

Report: Pa. Unemployment Rose In December, More People Seeking Work

The state Department of Labor and Industry said December’s unemployment rate rose to 7.9 percent from 7.8 percent. The national unemployment rate is 7.8 percent.

2013/01/22

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K-12 And College Completion Rates Set Records

Record numbers of young adults are completing high school, going to and completing college, according to new data from the US Census Bureau.

2012/12/12

Applying For A New Job With Your Old Company

If you left a job but now want back in, or if you were laid off but hear of job openings at your old company, what should and what should you NOT do?

2012/11/29

Health: Unemployment May Increase Heart Attack Risk

Unemployment hurts more than your wallet, it may damage your heart. A new study shows unemployment can take a big toll on a person’s health. Researchers found people who lost their jobs were at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack.

2012/11/19

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Opinion: Jobless Numbers And The Newest Right Wing Conspiracy Theory

There is a new breed of truthers on the right. Joining the paranoid ranks of the advocates of a government role in 9-11 and the birthers fascination with President Obama’s birth certificate are conservatives that believe the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is making up jobs numbers to benefit President Obama.

2012/11/16

Suing An Employer For Emotional Distress

Anyone who has been fired has faced emotional distress. But when can you file a claim against your former employer for intentional infliction of emotional distress?

2012/11/16

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NJ Loses Thousands Of Jobs, But Unemployment Rate Also Falls

New Jersey officials say the state lost nearly 12,000 jobs in October but the unemployment rate also dropped by one-tenth of one percent.

2012/11/15

Deadline Set For NJ Residents To Apply For Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Gov. Christie and FEMA announced on Friday that New Jersey residents will now have until Feb. 4, 2013 to apply for coverage under the federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance program.

2012/11/09

What NOT To Put On A Resume

Obviously, do not lie on a resume. If you give yourself fake degrees or fake former jobs you are asking for trouble but there are also some less obvious mistakes to avoid.

2012/11/08

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Opinion: Ten Reasons Mitt Romney Lost The Election

Today, Republicans feel a combination of confusion, disbelief, and anger as to how a slim majority of Americans can possibly want four more years of the Obama administration in the White House. To many, it seems inconceivable that people want to take a chance on more of the same.

2012/11/07