Minnesota Company Penalized In Rare Religious Discrimination Case
The firm was sued for firing an employee over a fingerprinting requirement.
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Unemployment Applications Down, New Job Postings Up
The daily number of Minnesotans applying for unemployment insurance has been on the decline since Friday, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Rochester Set New Jobs Related Records in June
Olmsted County set new records for employment and the size of the labor force last month.
Olmsted County Unemployment Remains Low
The Rochester area sported the lowest unemployment rate in the region last month.
Rochester Employment and Labor Force Hit Record Highs
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - New records were set last month in the Rochester area for the number of jobs and the number of people in the workforce.
Minimum Wage Report
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry put out the 2016 Minimum Wage Report. It gives a look at minimum wage workers and their trends.
Here is a look at some of the key findings in the report.
There are about 1.61 million hourly workers in the state
About a little over 15 percent or around 248,000 make minimum wage ($9
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Minnesota’s Employment Falls in August
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Minnesota’s economy lost 1,500 jobs in August, led by declines in construction and manufacturing.
Minnesota’s Economy May Be Headed for a Slowdown
Omaha, NE (KROC AM News) – The Mid-America Business Conditions Index for August is out and it shows weak numbers.
Minnesota’s Employment Total Sets Record in July
St Paul, MN (KROC AM News) - The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development reported Thursday the state’s economy gained 11,300 jobs last month.
Healthy Job and Wage Gains Reported in July
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Employers added a healthy 255,000 jobs last month, a sign of confidence amid sluggish growth that points to a resilient U.S. economy.
More Job Cuts in Iowa
MONONA, Iowa (AP) — Another eastern Iowa manufacturer has announced it will close its doors.
No Change in Minnesota’s Unemployment Rate
St Paul, MN (KROC AM News) - For the third straight month, Minnesota’s unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent in May.
Minnesota Experiences Surge in New Jobs
St. Paul, MN (KROC AM News) - Minnesota’s economy gained 15,600 jobs in April, the state’s highest monthly gain since September 2013.
US Economy Adds 215,000 Jobs in March
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers notched another solid month of hiring in March by adding 215,000 jobs, driven by large gains in the construction, retail and health care industries.