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BLS: R.I. women earned 81.4% what men did in 2011
Women in Rhode Island earned 81.4 percent of the average wage for men in 2011, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. more
2013 brings minimum wage increase for R.I. workers
On Jan. 1, Rhode Island’s minimum wage rose 35 cents to $7.75 an hour, increasing the average minimum wage worker’s annual pay by $510. more
| 1/2/13
Diversity a competitive advantage
The national trend in cultivating a diverse workforce tends to focus on enriching corporate culture, staying in line with equal-opportunity regulations and attracting talented professionals. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 1/21/13

Hoyle releases audit results for pension, benefit systems
Auditor General Dennis E. Hoyle has released the results of the audit on the state’s pension and post-employment benefit systems. more
| 1/11/13
A big disconnect between health insurance, care cost
Our company is still negotiating the annual renewal of our health coverage. According to the insurer’s rate filings, we should probably expect an increase. more
Guest Column:
Ted Almon | 1/28/13
Ruggerio bill would boost social media privacy in hiring
PROVIDENCE – Senate Majority Leader Dominick J. Ruggerio, D-Providence, would bar employers from demanding social media-related materials of job applicants, and would establish similar prohibitions for colleges as they consider prospective students under a bill he introduced. more
3/11/13
Non-negotiable furloughs increase turnover, hurt firms, says URI
The survey responses of about 200 furloughed state-employed professionals’ who were denied input in managing their time off showed higher emotional exhaustion and lower work performance even after returning to work. more
Cranston schools selected as finalist for ‘Freedom Award’
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a U.S. Department of Defense Office, has selected the Cranston Public Schools as a finalist for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. more
| 5/21/13
Businesses try tough love on health
Though most would rather dangle a carrot than wield a stick, more businesses are moving toward a tough-love approach to corporate-wellness programs, with employees who don’t participate facing higher health-insurance premiums and other financial penalties. more
By Keith Regan
Contributing Writer | 6/17/13
Should employees use Facebook at work?
As a lawyer who focuses on social media issues, I am often asked whether employers should “block” their employees from accessing Facebook during working hours. These employers are concerned that their employees are wasting time online, engaging in inappropriate online behavior and exposing their companies to liability. more
Guest Column:
Brian Lamoureux | 6/17/13
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