Employment, unemployment both up
The state?s seasonally adjusted nonagricultural employment grew by 23,000 jobs in October, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Employment at-will
'Employment-at-will' is a term used to describe an employment relationship in which a worker is employed at the will of an employer for an indefinite period of time rather than for a fixed term.

Mountaineer ends employment for 93 workers
CHESTER - Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort has cut 93 jobs from its ranks permanently. The company is describing the cuts as a reduction in force, not a layoff. The cuts represent a 4 percent reduction in the permanent employment force at Mountaineer.

Sandoz lays off 30, but may soon boost employment
Sandoz, a generic drug manufacturer, laid off about 30 people from its Wilson plant this week, although company officials say the site should have a net increase in employment after a reorganization is completed. "We're trying to secure the future of the site," said Charles Bruns, director of communications for Sandoz Inc. The plant is at 4700 Sa ...

Kansas employment levels hold ground
TOPEKA - Expanding government payrolls helped keep employment in Kansas from shrinking in October, t ...

Government growth keeps Kansas employment from shrinking
TOPEKA ? New state figures show that growth in government kept employment in Kansas from shrinking i ...

Report vindicates equal-employment officer
The equal-employment officer for a state agency complained of racial discrimination in employee pay and failure to recruit minorities, but upper management brushed aside the complaints and retaliated against the compliance officer, according to an investigative report released yesterday.

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-21 11:27 Irish Q3 unemployment 6.3 pct, employment falls
DUBLIN, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Ireland's unemployment rate rose to 6.3 percent in the third quarter from a revised 5.4 percent in the second quarter, seasonally adjusted figures showed on Friday. The number of people in employment in Ireland fell at an annual rate of 1.2 percent in the third quarter, the first annual decline in employment since 1991. That compared with an annual growth rate of 0.3 ...

Beijing forecasts grim employment outlook
China?s employment outlook is becoming ?grim?, say officials, as the global financial crisis triggers fresh factory closures in the export sector. Urban unemployment has begun to rise and will increase next year, Yin Weimin, minister of human resources and social security, said on Thursday.

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission say bye to jobless benefits by mail
Oklahomans will soon have a faster and more convenient way to access unemployment benefits.On Dec. 1, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission will begin issuing unemployment insurance benefits electronically, either via direct deposit or a debit card.It?s an effort to streamline operations and reduce costs, officials said.Checks no longer will be mailed, commission spokesman John Carpenter ...

Even college grads having hard time finding employment
South Florida's unemployment rate is rising but remains below the state average, which hit a 15-year high in government figures released Friday.

Union slams PNG govt over employment provisions
Papua New Guinea's largest Workers Union has criticised the government over delays in helping 2000 workers with employment at the US naval base in Guam.

China Says Employment Situation 'Critical'
Government will provide financial aid to companies to help them maintain employment.

Avon Resident Chooses The Joys Of Employment Over The Rest Of Retirement
Avon Resident Chooses The Joys Of Employment Over The Rest Of Retirement Gaetano Amato, 77, is still hard at work, full time, and has never stopped. He exercises every day, too, setting an example for the young physical education students whose careers he is helping to advance.

Jail trust reviews director, approves continuation of employment contract
Sid Stell, director of the Pottawatomie County Public Safety Center, had his first performance review Thursday, where the jail trust board unanimously approved continuation of his three-year employment contract.

Employment heads towards 'grim situation'
China's Human Resources and Social Security Minister Yin Weimin described Thursday the country's employment situation as "grim", noting that adverse effect of the global crisis on employment may further unfold.

Stocks See Initial Weakness On Disappointing Employment Data - U.S. Commentary
(RTTNews) - Stocks showed a notable decline at the start of trading on Thursday, with the major averages seeing some further downside after ending the previous session at five-year closing lows. Weak employment data contributed to the initial weakness.

Event helps educators prepare students for employment
Career specialists, guidance counselors and work force agencies from across the Pee Dee participated in Thursday?s Manufacturing Career Fair, which was aimed at educating those who prepare students and adults for employment on the skills needed to get jobs.

Youth Employment & Training Program Proposals sought from Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders
SOMERSET COUNTY - The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced the availability of funding for agencies to provide Employment and Training Programs for Youth in Hunterdon and Somerset counties for 2009. The Request for Proposal (RFP) may be...

2 years of Michigan job losses expected
Economic forecasters at the University of Michigan predicted Friday that the state is on track to reach a new milestone: 10 consecutive years of job losses. For the next two years, Michiganders can expect declining employment, with the economy expected to be particularly grim in 2009, said economist George Fulton.