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Classifications threaten independent contracting
It’s no secret that Rhode Island’s economy has been struggling for years and that much of our woes are self-inflicted: High taxes and too much regulation have put a burden on businesses that have driven them to either initially open or eventually relocate across one of our borders. more
Guest Column:
Ray Mathieu | 6/10/13
Job gains beat forecasts even amid U.S. budget cuts: economy
American employers took on more workers than forecast in May as the world’s largest economy weathered the impact of higher taxes and federal spending cuts. more
Summer jobs programs land $2.1M from state funds
More than 20 organizations will share in $2.1 million in state funds earmarked for summer youth work experience programs through the Governor’s Workforce Board and the R.I. Department of Human Services. more
| 6/7/13
U.S. stock futures rise after hiring jumps more than forecast
U.S. stock-index futures climbed, indicating a second day of gains for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s stimulus plans after data showed employment increased more than forecast in May and the jobless rate rose. more
Jobless claims in U.S. fell 11,000 last week to 346,000
Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, indicating companies are confident demand will be sustained in the face of federal budget cuts and tax increases. more
Companies in U.S. added fewer workers than forecast in May
Companies in the U.S. hired fewer workers than projected in May as federal budget cuts and higher taxes stifled greater improvement in the labor market. more
Hinckley Allen expands to NYC
Hinckley Allen & Snyder LLP announced Tuesday that it has expanded its Northeast presence with its newest location in New York City. more
| 6/4/13
Bill would make biweekly pay legal
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives passed a measure last week that would allow employers the option of paying workers on a biweekly basis, provided the employer gives proof of a surety bond or other security. more
6/3/13
DLT: Alternate measures register higher unemployment in R.I.
Using alternate measures, Rhode Island’s state unemployment average could be considered 9.8, 10.2, 11 or 16.7 percent, according to a report released Friday by the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. more
Construction employment drops in Providence metro in April
Construction employment declined in 123 of 339 metro areas – including the Providence-Fall River-Warwick area – rose in 170 out of 339 metro areas – including the New Bedford area – and stayed stagnant in 46 metro areas from April 2012 to April 2013. more
| 5/29/13
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