Noncompete agreements hurt low-wage workers | Calif. districts seek new teacher recruits | District judge says sexual orientation falls under Title VII
More companies are requiring low-skilled workers to sign noncompete agreements, a move that is affecting workers' ability to find employment and leading to lawsuits, says University of Maryland professor Evan Starr. The White House wants states to ban these clauses for low-wage workers, and some states are considering this. National Public Radio (11/7)
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Recruiting & Retention
Calif. districts seek new teacher recruits Several California school districts are using state grant money to recruit workers such as bus drivers and office staff to become teachers. California State University at Sacramento also has stepped up recruitment by recently inviting 300 students to an information session about its teacher-preparation programs. The Sacramento Bee (Calif.) (tiered subscription model) (11/4)
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Leadership & Development
District judge says sexual orientation falls under Title VII US District Judge Cathy Bissoon in Pennsylvania allowed a case involving alleged LGBT bias to go forward under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a manager repeatedly used gay slurs against a certain worker and asked about the worker's sex life. Jurist (11/6)
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Avoid these mistakes when applying for jobs online Job-search websites are an important way for candidates to find positions, but people inadvertently sabotage themselves in eight ways, writes Diane Nicholas of WK Advisors. They include not editing social media profiles and arguing with recruiters about the employer's requirements. TrainingMag.com (11/2)
Benefits & Compensation
Why child care workers leave the industry Most child care workers make less than $10 per hour, leaving many to seek government assistance and forcing 30% turnover. With 71% of parents relying on child care, some states are developing initiatives, such as bonuses and supplemental income, to reduce turnover. National Public Radio (11/7)
