As local economies grapple with a tightening labor market, some state legislatures are looking to relax child labor protections to help employers meet hiring needs.
It’s part of a persistent trend in labor economics, experts say. When employers struggle to find talent, many prefer to hire younger, cheaper workers rather than increase pay and benefits to attract adults.
“Because of the high demand for workers, where there are holes in the system, unfortunately child laborers can get caught up in staffing some of those holes,” said David Weil, a professor of social policy and management at Brandeis University, and a former wage and hour administrator in the Labor Department. Read More...
Who is Tammy Reid? Andy Reid is largely recognized as one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time. He is now the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach. Andy was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1999 until 2012.
What is the Net Worth of Tammy Reid? Salary, EarningsTammy Reid has an estimated net worth of $2023 million. Tammy’s net worth has not been determined with certainty. Tammy Reid works mostly with young women through social work and religious organizations. Read More...
Who doesn’t like a free concert?
Apparently, a whole heck of a lot of people.
In 2003, two men purchased tickets to a Wilco show and — like many people who buy tickets from Ticketmaster — were surprised and somewhat infuriated by the order and processing fees accompanying them, in particular with the fact that Ticketmaster did not disclose that it profited from the fees. Rather than head to the bar and complain to their friends, though, the two sued the company. Read More...