U.S. Dept. of Labor Launches Veteran Hiring Program Demonstration
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the launch of the HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration — an effort that will recognize up to 300 employers for their investments in recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans.
TIA, Federated Insurance Offering Hiring Practices Webinar
Federated Insurance is offering TIA members a free webinar on hiring practices. Entitled “Employment Insights – Hiring Practices,” the webinar will take place on Sept. 29 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT), be conducted by Enquiron as part of the Federated Employment Practices Network (FEPN), and cover the challenges and hidden dangers in the hiring process. The
Hiring and Firing the Legal and Correct Way
Welcome to You & The Law! While you face challenges at your business every day, my goal is take some of the mystery and confusion out of the employment law dilemmas faced by small businesspeople. One of the areas about which I get the most questions is hiring and firing employees. Hiring and firing employees
ATA Commits to Hiring Veterans
American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced it was committing on behalf of the trucking industry and its members to hire 100,000 veterans as part of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign. “There’s no higher calling for an American than to serve in our armed forces, and I’d like to think that driving
Hiring Vets by Year End May Gain Tax Credit
According to a new bulletin from the IRS, employers planning to claim an expanded tax credit for hiring certain veterans should act soon, as the Jan. 1, 2013, deadline is fast approaching. Businesses may qualify to receive thousands of dollars through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, but only if the veteran begins work before the
Goodyear to Announce Veteran Hiring Plan
Tomorrow morning at its Akron headquarters, Goodyear plans to announce a new initiative to hire U.S. Armed Forces veterans. While details of the program won’t be known until tomorrow, the event will include Steve McClellan, president of Goodyear’s North American Tire unit; representatives of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; and representatives of the Employer Support
TIA Lauds Passing of Veteran Hiring Tax Credit
TIA loudly applauded Congress for passing the "Putting Veterans to Work Act of 2011" (HR 674). The bill has been sent on to the president to be signed into law. According to TIA president Larry Brandt, "the just passed legislation would increase an existing tax credit for businesses to hire veterans and help them provide
Continental Ends Up Hiring 5,000 Recruits
Earlier this year, Continental AG announced it would hire around 1,500 university graduates and young professionals for its global operations. The German tire and automotive technology maker ended up hiring more than three times this amount. Continental reports that some 5,500 graduates and young professionals joined its ranks during the course of the year. This
Goodyear Suing Conti Over Production Manager Hiring
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. filed suit against Continental Tire the Americas seeking a court order banning CTA from hiring a former manager.Goodyear, which filed the action in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, fears the former facility manager would steal trade secrets and share them with CTA. Goodyear wants a
Titan on Hiring Spree in Freeport
Titan Tire has asked back all the workers it has let go over the last five years at its Freeport, Ill., plant – and the tiremaker is still hiring more. According to Kevin Kirk, United Steelworkers Local 745 president, the company has offered jobs to back to anyone who worked for Titan Tire at one