• Florida’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.2% in March, and Central Florida’s labor markets were particularly strong. Economic analyst Dr. Hank Fishkind says it appears that Central Florida’s hospitality industry recovery is finally starting to take root.
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• Lockheed Martin, Universal Studios, and Orange County will be among more than 50 employers at the Orlando Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, December 13th. The job fair is for veterans, military spouses, transitioning military personnel, and National Guard and Reserve members. It is produced by the RecruitMilitary organization and Disabled American Veterans. More information on the job fair is available at the RecruitMilitary website here. RecruitMilitary’s Heidi Miller says the fair often leads to an on-the-spot interview, so she has advice for attendees. “Come prepared. Dress the part and bring multiple copies of your resume,” offers Miller. “I recommend at least 30 copies.” For those who want to engage in some prep work, or for people who cannot attend …
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• When it comes to keeping track of employment, there’s a very important stat that often gets overlooked, according to 90.7’s economic analyst Hank Fishkind – the labor force participation rate.
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• A new law will raise the salary threshold for overtime across the country. All those extra hours that went into a void will have a paycheck attached to them come December. But for employees at nonprofits, that’s not so simple. In an industry where fundraising is king and long hours, queen, administrators are scrambling to figure out how they’ll comply with the new law.
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• Thousands of black job seekers and aspiring entrepreneurs are in Orlando this week to shake hands with decision makers at companies across the globe. The National Black MBA Association is wrapping up its week-long conference and career expo. In nearly four decades, the event has earned a reputation for connecting recruiters with black talent.
But that’s changing. 90.7’s Renata Sago went to the conference and spoke with members and partners who say they’re adapting to the new the face of the association, which is starting to look more and more like a mixed palette.
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• Companies that do business with Osceola County would have to pay more than the state’s minimum wage starting next year if commissioners approve a new ordinance that calls for a mandatory wage hike. 90.7’s Renata Sago reports.
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• Members of a group called Dignity At Darden attended the company’s annual shareholders meeting today to ask the board to make it easier for part-time employees to move into full-time, salaried positions with benefits.
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