Employment Exhibition (Photo credit: Modern_Language_Center) When you leave school and begin working for others in California or other states, you aren't alone. You have certain rights as an employee. These rights are mandated by federal and state laws. Reap the benefits of proper treatment during your employment by fully understanding your employee rights. You Have the Right to Earn Minimum Wage There is an actual law that makes sure you aren't paid less than a certain amount per hour. That amount is called minimum wage, and it changes as the economy changes. To find out what the … [Read more...]
The gap Between Education and Money
July 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Image by windy_ via Flickr Lots of people get the impression that as soon as they complete their educations, massive amounts of money are going to flow to them with the mysterious ease often depicted in rap videos. However, this level of speed almost never happens in real life, as fresh graduates often need to search for employment for months on end. Getting a job can be challenging in this day and age. With so many students trained for challenging careers and so few of these types of jobs being created over an ordinary year, it can be extremely difficult to secure this employment. … [Read more...]