A Tri-City Herald article looks at the recent announcement of City Manager Crutchfield’s retirement. After more than 30 years serving the City of Pasco, Gary Crutchfield will retire this summer. In 1978, Crutchfield took his first position with the City as the community development director. Six years later, Crutchfield became City Manager, where he would… Read More
Archives for February 9, 2014
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Hanford Contractors Could Benefit From Obama’s Executive Order
As a New York Times article explains, President Obama announced in his State of Union Address his plans to help raise the minimum wage as much as he is able. The President will use an executive order to raise the minimum wage. An executive order is only effective for small and specific change, in this… Read More
Domino’s Delivers Settlement To Its Delivery Personnel
In a recent New York Times article, a Domino’s franchise settled its lawsuit with its bicycle delivery employees for $1.28 million. The settlement will split the money among 61 delivery employees, based on time they were employed at any one of the franchise’s four locations. However, whether the employees will see most, if any, of… Read More
Mario Batali To Pay $5.25 Million for Skimming Workers Tips
The New York Daily News recently reported on a potential settlement against Mario Batali and his business partner. Batali is likely to pay a significant portion of the $5.25 million settlement amount to 1,100 employees, from captains to bartenders to busboys, working in eight of his New York restaurants. Those working for Batali from mid-2004… Read More
Internships: Paid, Unpaid, or Not At All?
The job market continues to make its slow recovery, but finding employment even after college is still a challenge. Many college students hope having an internship on their resume will give them the extra edge they need to land a coveted job. According to a recent CNBC.com article, the benefits and differences between paid, unpaid,… Read More