Attorneys general in over a dozen states oppose a federal Department of Labor proposal to let employers control the tips of some hourly employees.
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Read More »February 6, 2018 Comments Off on Frosh among attorneys general who oppose federal tips plan
Attorneys general in over a dozen states oppose a federal Department of Labor proposal to let employers control the tips of some hourly employees.
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Read More »August 14, 2013 Comments Off on Bookworm: In job hunt, be locked and loaded
By now, you should be used to hearing “no.” No, we’re not accepting applications at this time. No, we don’t have any openings. No, we’re not hiring. There’s no chance we’ll be expanding this year. No, we looked over your resume and, no, we can’t offer you a job now.
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Read More »June 19, 2013 Comments Off on Advice for small businesses that want to export
Many small business owners would like to export, but don’t know much about selling overseas, or where to get help. Lack of knowledge is the biggest barrier to exporting, according to a survey by two trade groups, the National Small ...
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Read More »July 5, 2012 2 Comments
In the U.S. we tip waiters, but we don’t tip government employees – even the ones who provide exceptional service. If one of my clients tried to tip the local permitting inspector, it would be illegal. If one of my ...
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Read More »December 9, 2011 Comments Off on Let the holiday parties begin
I lost count of the number of various holiday-related events that I have been invited to so far this month. You’ve got office holiday parties, holiday parties thrown by organizations that you are involved with, bar association holiday parties, local ...
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Read More »October 3, 2011 Comments Off on Washington County residents can text crime tips
HAGERSTOWN — Washington County officials say they hope residents will take advantage of the opportunity to text crime tips to law enforcement agencies. Hagerstown police Capt. Mark Holtzman says the tips are anonymous are sent to police by dialing 847411. ...
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Read More »July 13, 2011 Comments Off on Your dog won’t be the only creature at the beach
LOS ANGELES — You and your dog are headed to the beach — for a day, a few days at a pet-friendly resort or a week at a friend’s beachfront home. What can you expect besides hot sand and salty ...
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Read More »July 5, 2011 Comments Off on Baltimore tavern owner settles with former employees in tip-pooling case
South Baltimore bar owner Jason Zink has agreed to pay $115,000 to settle litigation brought by five of his former employees, according to settlement papers filed Tuesday in federal court. The fact of a pretrial resolution was known a month ...
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Read More »June 27, 2011 Comments Off on Cash-starved performers hit Vegas streets for tips
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Strip is teeming with Spidermen, Elmos and Elvis Presleys of all waistlines. Nevada’s woeful economy has inspired dozens of jobless and under-employed men and women to dress up like celebrities, movie characters and cartoon ...
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Read More »June 14, 2011 Comments Off on How to make your dog’s days of summer safer
LOS ANGELES — Ready for your dog’s days of summer? Everybody seems to have a list of tips. Most are no-brainers. Don’t leave dogs in hot cars or let them walk on hot asphalt, play too hard or get too ...
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