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Job losses add to consumer worries

From peak employment levels in December, the economy has lost 435,000 non-farm jobs. More job losses are likely in coming months. Planned layoffs at U.S. companies rose nearly 50 percent above year-ago levels, according to outplacement firm ...

July 2008 - Posts

FARGO, N.D. -- Obama said he had not changed his position regarding Iraq troop withdrawals, but that he could "refine" his policy after assessing the situation there. This, of course, echoes what Obama said at the Sept. 26 NBC News/MSNBC debate from ...

Toy firm debuts cuddly critter corpses

We introduced eight new camisoles into market and sold more than 20,000 in less than two months so we named the 21st as Camisole Day." Employment lawyers said there was nothing illegal in the move so long as it was voluntary. But isn't it ...

When are Social Security numbers required?

Most financial transactions Employment records Tax returns (federal and state) Medicare benefits Contact with the Social Security Administration Applications for a hunting, fishing or other recreational license. Some states have their own requirements for ...

Why interns are good for business

According to recruiters and employment experts, that's proving to be a highly competitive offer. Yet, beyond payroll savings — last year, the average wage for college interns nationwide was just $15.99 an hour — an effective internship program can ...