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Jump in Income for Top 1%, While Growth Stagnates for the 99%

February 20, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
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During the recent economic recovery, income increased for the top 1 percent of earners by over 11%. However, these gains did not apply to the other 99 percent of workers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and studies out of the University of California, Berkeley. Americans with a work injury claim fared even worse than the average “99-percenter.” Berkeley economist Emmanuel Saez looked at numbers that show a mere 1.7% growth in overall income during this period. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment Discrimination, L&I Attorney, Workers compensation Lawyer

Growing Numbers of Men Move into Traditional “Women’s Jobs”

February 2, 2013 by ·
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Trends in the job market show an increasing number of men entering jobs traditionally dominated by women: teaching, nursing, dental assisting, bank telling, reception work and waiting tables. The shifting terrain of the American labor market is driven by many factors, including financial issues, quality-of-life concerns and a steady erosion of gender stereotypes. Census data show that from 2000 to 2010, occupations that are more than 70% female made up almost one-third of all job growth for men … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Independent Medical Examination, L&I Attorney, Unemployment, Washington L&I

Women in Combat: A Historic Gain for Workplace Equality

January 25, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
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In a historic announcement yesterday, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta stood with other military leaders to officially lift the ban on women serving in combat, stating that female soldiers are an "integral part" of the U.S. military and have already proven their ability and willingness to fight during U.S. combat operations over the past decade. "It's clear to all of us that women are contributing in unprecedented ways to the military's mission of defending the nation," Panetta said. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment Attorney, Employment Discrimination, L&I Attorney, Worker Rights

Job Increase in Private Sector Much Higher Than Predicted; 2012 Layoffs Fall to Lowest Rate Since 1997

January 3, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
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Today’s labor report brought mostly good news for workers. First, private sector jobs grew by 215,000 from November to December. Second, U.S. companies reported a dramatic fall in the number of layoffs during December, a new report signals. Even more promising, the rate of layoffs in 2012 was the lowest for any year since 1997. However, the third economic indicator was less promising: jobless claims went up. The news about layoffs comes from the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Department of Labor, L&I Attorney, Unemployment, Workers compensation Lawyer

Walmart Workers Plan Nationwide Strike on Black Friday, Hope to Cripple Retailer on Biggest Shopping Day of the Year

November 17, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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Tens of thousands of Walmart workers plan to strike across the nation next week in hopes of paralyzing the world's largest retailer on the biggest shopping day of the year. Employees will hold over 1000 different protests throughout the U.S. on Black Friday, according to a United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW). These will include walkouts, workers’ strikes, flash mobs, and education workshops to teach shoppers about the plight of Walmart workers. Dan Schlademan, Director of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Employment Attorney, L&I Attorney, Unfair Pay Practices, Worker Rights
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