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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Laid Off Camp – A Gathering of the Unemployed
The first ever “Laid Off Camp” is taking place on Tuesday, March 3 at 10 AM and “is an ad-hoc gathering of unemployed & self-employed people (including entrepreneurs and startups) who want to share and interact with each other.” Some … Continue reading
California Unemployment Rate Hits 9.3%
This is a very scary time in California. First we hear that the state is going broke. Then the UI rate goes up to over 7%. Then the California Budget fails and fails and fails yet again. California companies like … Continue reading
No LOLCat Here Scoble
This post is dedicated to Robert Scoble.
A Piece Of Cake
Please, oh please, tell me that someone really didn’t think it was okay to bring this to work. At least I can be thankful that they don’t work for me. Thanks to Rear Adm. Monteiro for sending this my way.
Dog and Elephant – A Love Story
This one made me cry. In a good way.
What Does “Independent Contractor” Really Mean?
I was browsing through HR jobs on Craigslist and came across this little nugget: This is a part time, contract (read 1099) position. We are looking for a Human Resources Manager who will handle all Employee Relations and act as … Continue reading
New I-9 Form as of February 2, 2009
UPDATE 2/2/09: Please see this post regarding the 2/2/09 I-9. It has been delayed by 60 days to April 3 and employers could incur civil penalties if they use the 2/2 form before April 3. ————————————————————————————————– New I-9 Rules for … Continue reading
2009 FMLA Update
Yes, another update. From the DOL: Family and Medical Leave Act Overview Covered employers must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following … Continue reading
Hyundai Assurance: A Compassionate Warranty
With the auto industry and the economy, failing left and right everywhere, there’s one company that seems to be responding to the needs of its customers, many of whom are finding themselves without a job. Essentially, Hyundai USA is offering … Continue reading
Yes We Canned
Brought to you by the American Society of Shitcanned Media Elites, “a support organization for newly downsized members of the magazine, newspaper, book publishing, advertising, TV and web industries.” This T-Shirt may be de rigueur in San Francisco within the … Continue reading
