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RSSOlder green workers fear trainee wave
The Labor Department is paying to train people to work in green industries. But some older workers worry the program could put them out of a job. Youth Radio's David Dominguez reports. (09/04/2009)
U.S. checking contractor citizenship
Next week, government contractors will have to verify the citizenship of their employees by entering them into a database. But the process comes with its share of costs and complications. John Dimsdale reports. (09/04/2009)
Benefit checks running out for many
It may take awhile for job numbers to improve, and those without a job already may soon be in more trouble. A new report says 400,000 people who have already lost their jobs could also lose their unemployment benefits by the end of September. (09/04/2009)
Video resumes highlight good attributes
Still can't find work? It's not you, it's your resume. A new company thinks video resumes are the secret to standing out. Cash Peters reports. (09/03/2009)
Bailout bank CEO salaries very healthy
Banks that pay off their bailout debt aren't bound by government-imposed salary caps. And one new study shows top officers of some bailed-out banks are being paid pretty well. John Dimsdale reports. (09/02/2009)
IRS may lower 401(k) contribution limit
The IRS may reduce how much money you'll be able to contribute tax-free to your 401(k). Jeremy Hobson reports. (09/01/2009)
Things looking up for construction
Construction jobs have been vanishing for the past year, but experts says that's starting to turn around. Low prices and government tax credits are enticing first-time home buyers. Mitchell Hartman reports. (09/01/2009)
Job lows don't mean volunteer highs
Many people are out of work or under-employed because of the recession, so you might think they'd use their free time to volunteer. Not so -- a new report out today shows that Americans are donating less of their time. Jeff Tyler reports. (08/27/2009)
Ideas for putting furlough days to work
We all like a day off. But what are people supposed to do when they're forced not to go to work and have no money? Host Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to the experts. (08/21/2009)
Legal system fights against wage theft
A recent study shows that more than half of the country's 100,000 or so day-laborers were not paid for work they did in the last two months. Jeff Tyler reports what the legal system is doing to protect these workers. (08/18/2009)
