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Where Do Obama and McCain Stand on Pay Equity, Employment Law?
A recent SHRM webcast took a look at where Barack Obama and John McCain stand on civil rights, pay equity and organized labor issues--and found some "stark differences" between the two candidates.
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A new survey has found that 85 percent of recent college graduates are interested in relocating in the United States for an entry-level job.
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Most American workers would prefer to go paperless with their paychecks according to a new survey by the American Payroll Association (APA).
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HR: Employees Much More Outspoken on Politics
More than 40 percent of HR professionals say that employees are expressing their political views much more this presidential election year than they did during the previous one in 2004, according to a recent survey on HR.BLR.com and Compensation.BLR.com.
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Once again, open enrollment will soon be upon us. You know what's happening with your own corporate benefits, but what about others? We looked into trends in open enrollment for the 2009 plan year and want to share with you what we found.
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Odd Jobs
Job Title: Mooner
National Average Salary: $13.85 per hour (June 2005 data)


Yes, the mooner's pants are always in their proper place. The Department of Labor classifies the mooner among slicing and cutting machine operators.
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FLSA: Wage and Hour Self-Audit Guide--Download
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October 22, 2008
Obama, McCain, and You

Election day is now less than 2 weeks away!

Where do Barack Obama and John McCain stand on topics that could have an indirect impact on HR--such as pay equity, civil rights, and unions? Read our coverage of a SHRM webinar that compared the candidates on employment law issues. Then, let us know what you think of the candidates policies in this week's poll.

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