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Understanding DEI programs in the workplace in a new landscape
While diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) executive orders make for big headlines, it may not mean a lot of changes in the workplace — as long as employers are complying with labor and employment laws, one expert says. With news coming rapidly from Washington, D.C. and from the courts, it’s been a whirlwind few weeks, […]
Gillibrand discusses bill to address shortage of affordable child care
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) says the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act would address the shortage of affordable child care and qualified child-care professionals. The proposed measure would provide “competitive” workforce-development grants and facilities grants to states, per an announcement from her office. Gillibrand on Jan. 23 held a virtual press conference to discuss
Broome County approves salary increases at Willow Point
It affects selected roles VESTAL — Following the approval of the Broome County Legislature, Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Vestal has significantly hiked the pay scale for several health-care roles at the facility. The positions include supervising nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The facility also added several new
New U.S. Secretary of Labor sworn in, begins work
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lori Chavez-DeRemer on March 11 was sworn in as the 30th U.S. Secretary of Labor after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate in a bipartisan vote of 67-32. President Donald J. Trump announced Secretary Chavez-DeRemer’s nomination on Nov. 22, 2024, noting that he looks forward to “working with her to create tremendous
Hochul recognizes Equal Pay Day, highlights efforts to close gender-wage gap
ALBANY — Equal Pay Day symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year, highlighting that women are often paid less than their male colleagues. The disparity remains “one of the foremost challenges” facing the labor market across the state and nation, Gov. Kathy Hochul contended
Pinnacle Employee Services adds employer solutions specialist
DeWITT — Pinnacle Employee Services recently announced the addition of Jeffrey Lyman to its team as employer solutions specialist. In this position, he will be supporting employers’ human-resources strategy by assisting them in the areas of payroll, benefits, and compliance. Lyman comes from a long history of local Central New York small business. Starting his
Oneida County Tourism leader discusses future plans
UTICA, N.Y. — With almost two years under her belt at the helm of Oneida County Tourism (OTC), Sarah Foster Calero is using the lessons she has learned to outline future plans for the organization. Foster Calero took the leadership role at OCT in June 2023, succeeding the former president of 14 years Kelly Blazosky,
Centro begins bus service in Cortland County
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Centro on Monday, March 31 started offering bus service in Cortland County, expanding its network for the first time in 20 years.
Smith Brothers Insurance adds Reardon Agency to its company roster
Smith Brothers Insurance LLC — with offices in Albany, Owego, Vestal, and Waverly — announced it has added The Reardon Agency of Waterford, Connecticut to
Syracuse University selects Carmelo Anthony to give commencement address in May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — He led the 2003 Syracuse men’s basketball team to its only NCAA Tournament championship and will address the Syracuse University (SU) Class
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