July Programs for Job Seekers at the Lewiston CareerCenter - 6/24/2013

For Immediate Release: June 24, 2013 Contact: Mary LaFontaine, Lewiston CareerCenter, 753-9094; Julie Rabinowitz, Department of Labor, 621-5009 LEWISTON-The Lewiston CareerCenter is offering many programs in July for job seekers and those who are considering training to upgrade their skills to increase their employability this spring.



http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=544632

The Use of Interns is Increasingly a Paying Proposition

Over the years, working as an intern has been a career stepping stone for millions of college students.



http://www.statecollege.com/news/local-news/the-use-of-interns-is-increasingly-a-paying-proposition-1329817/

Sebelius in talks with NFL on promoting ObamaCare insurance plans

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday she is in talks with the NFL to help promote new insurance options under ObamaCare.



http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3035015/posts

Supreme Court makes it harder to sue businesses

A sharply-divided Supreme Court on Monday made it more difficult for Americans to sue businesses for discrimination and retaliation.



http://www.thetowntalk.com/viewart/20130624/NEWS01/130624014/Supreme-Court-makes-harder-sue-businesses

Justices narrow scope for workplace discrimination

The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Monday that workplace discrimination can only be pinned on a supervisor who has the ability to hire and fire, rather than merely direct work assignments.



http://www.centralohio.com/usatoday/article/2424871

U.S. Labor Department launches website focused on women military vets

Marriage: Women vets are nearly twice as likely to be divorced as male vets , according to the Labor Department.



http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2013/06/u-s-labor-department-launches-website-focused-on-women-military-vets.html/

Two Big Employer Title VII Wins at the Supreme Court Today

The Supreme Court handed down opinions in two Title VII cases today, both of which will benefit employers.



http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/laborprof_blog/2013/06/two-big-employer-title-vii-wins-at-the-supreme-court-today.html

A Code of Conduct for Handling Leaks

Kevin puts his finger on a problem that is going to get a lot worse in the years ahead if it doesn't get fixed fast: namely, the president's ability to leak for political purposes and then prosecute leaks for political purposes.



http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/351868/code-conduct-handling-leaks-mario-loyola

Birmingham employers with the most job openings

Regions Financial Corp., The University of Alabama and UAB Health System had the most job openings in the Birmingham metro area for the month of May, according to the Alabama Department of Labor .



http://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/birmingham-employers-who-are-hiring.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_26+%28Economic+Snapshot+Industry+News%29

Court: Supervisors must be able to hire and fire

A sharply-divided Supreme Court on Monday made it more difficult for Americans to sue businesses for discrimination and retaliation.



http://www.kboi2.com/news/business/Court-Supervisors-must-be-able-to-hire-and-fire-212760831.html

Justices narrow scope for workplace discrimination

The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Monday that workplace discrimination can only be pinned on a supervisor who has the ability to hire and fire, rather than merely direct work assignments.



http://www.thenorthwestern.com/usatoday/article/2424871

Court makes it harder to sue businesses WASHINGTON a " A...

A sharply-divided Supreme Court on Monday made it more difficult for Americans to sue businesses for discrimination and retaliation.



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Court makes it harder to sue businesses

WASHINGTON A sharply divided Supreme Court on Monday made it more difficult for Americans to sue businesses for discrimination and retaliation.



http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20130624/NEWS03/130629751

Edenred Proves its Green Credentials by Being Awarded Top European...

Employee benefits programmes provider Edenred has added another ISO accreditation to its tally, this time recognising its commitment to identifying and controlling its environmental management.



http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10835823.htm

What small employers need to know about recruiting

Technology's impact on the recruiting process is having both positive and negative effects on employers of all sizes.



http://www.homechannelnews.com/article/what-small-employers-need-know-about-recruiting

Job-Supervisor Harassment Suits Limited by U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court put new limits on lawsuits claiming on-the-job harassment, throwing out a case filed by a black catering worker who said a colleague slapped her and used racial epithets.



http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-24/job-supervisor-harassment-suits-limited-by-u-s-supreme-court.html

SCOTUS rules in favor of university in employment discrimination action

The Supreme Court of the United States upheld a 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on Monday, June 24, 2013, ruling that a woman failed to prove she was subject to a hostile work environment under Title VII while employed at Ball State University, according to The Indiana Lawyer .



http://www.examiner.com/article/scotus-rules-favor-of-university-employment-discrimination-action?cid=rss

Supreme Court moves bar for workplace discrimination

Port Clinton's Joey Kurtz recorded one birdie and 11 pars en route to an 8-over 79 on Thursday as... WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Monday that workplace discrimination can only be pinned on a supervisor who has the ability to hire and fire, rather than merely direct work assignments.



http://www.portclintonnewsherald.com/usatoday/article/2424871

Barney Frank Would Stop Obama from Signing Executive Order Barring Workplace Discrimination

SiriusXM radio host Michelangelo Signorile spoke with former Congressman Barney Frank at the recent Netroots Nation annual progressive activist conference, and Frank flipped his position on urging Obama to sign an executive order barring workplace discrimination, the HuffPost reports : "I would have him not sign it yet," Frank said.



http://www.towleroad.com/2013/06/barney-frank-would-stop-obama-from-signing-executive-order-barring-workplace-discrimination.html

Court makes it harder to sue businesses

A sharply-divided Supreme Court on Monday made it more difficult for Americans to sue businesses for discrimination and retaliation.



http://www.cbs3springfield.com/story/22669592/court-supervisors-must-be-able-to-hire-and-fire