Posts Tagged Employment
Plaintiffs: VEC Processing Claims Too Slowly
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 5, 2021
A court filing provided insight into the Virginia Employment Commission’s progress towards resolving tens of thousands of backlogged cases. In a status report released Thursday, legal groups said the pace is not quick enough. Jahd Khalil reports.
Some Virginia Workers Are Continuing to Deal With Low Wages
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 29, 2019
Service sector employees in Virginia have been struggling for years with low wages. And now, they are looking ahead to an uncertain future. Michael Pope has the story.
Middle-Skills Jobs Becoming Harder to Find
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 26, 2019
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Employers across Virginia are demanding more of workers, and that’s changing the job market. Michael Pope reports.
Young People Put Off Joining Workforce in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2017
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Young people are increasingly delaying their entry into the workforce, a trend that could have drastic consequences for what happens when they do finally get that first job. Michael Pope is digging into the numbers.
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From NPR News- With jury set, trial turns to opening statements in Daunte Wright killing December 8, 2021Opening statements are set for today in manslaughter trial of police officer Kim Potter for the death of Black motorist Daunte Wright. Her lawyers claim she mistakenly pulled gun instead of her Taser
- Malaysian court upholds ex-premier Najib's graft conviction December 8, 2021An appellate court upheld the conviction and 12-year sentence for ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak for abuse of power and criminal breach of trust in connection with the IMDB state investment fund.
- What you need to know about Germany's new chancellor and coalition government December 8, 2021Social Democratic politician Olaf Scholz will take over from center-right Angela Merkel as chancellor and will lead a coalition of three different parties in government.
- The House OKs a bipartisan defense policy bill that includes servicemember pay boost December 8, 2021The National Defense Authorization Act would also overhaul the military justice system.
- After Senate leaders broker a deal, the House takes a first step to avoid default December 8, 2021Congress is setting up a complicated process that could avoid a potential federal default.
- With jury set, trial turns to opening statements in Daunte Wright killing December 8, 2021
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- Downing Street party: No 10 staff joked about party amid lockdown restrictions December 8, 2021The video obtained by ITV comes after days of questions about the event that took place last year.
- Covid: Vaccines should work against Omicron variant, WHO says December 8, 2021A small study in South Africa suggests the new variant could partially evade the Pfizer jab.
- Ghislaine Maxwell: Jury sees never-before-seen photos of Epstein and defendant December 7, 2021FBI agents submit previously unseen photo evidence as third accuser testifies in Maxwell trial.
- The Ashes: England bowled out for 147 by Australia on day one at the Gabba December 8, 2021England's Ashes campaign begins in depressingly familiar fashion as the tourists are skittled for just 147 by Australia on the opening day of the series.
- Covid: No 10 Christmas party and vaccine protection against Omicron December 8, 2021Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Wednesday morning.
- Downing Street party: No 10 staff joked about party amid lockdown restrictions December 8, 2021
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