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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A local florist and the owner of a moving company react to a proposed minimum wage increase, the same day workers rally for the cause in Albany.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Syracuse Police Chief Frank Fowler was recognized this morning for his support of Syracuse Police serving in the National Guard and Reserves.

Sunday, May 13, 2012  Depending on which expert you talk to, the job outlook for the Class of 2012 is mixed.  Reports indicate it might be the worst outlook in a decade, while other experts say it's actually a decent outlook for graduates, similar to last year.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Facebook is warning employers not to demand the passwords of job applicants, saying that it's an invasion of privacy that opens companies to legal liabilities.

Monday, February 13, 2012  More than year after Earlville's mayor was arrested on fraud charges, the state comptroller's office has audited the Village, questioning the its accounting records.

Friday, February 10, 2012  President Barack Obama announced a plan to accommodate religious employers outraged by a rule that would require them to cover birth control for women free of charge.

Wednesday, December 21, 2011  Onondaga County DA announced the arrest of an employee suspected of stealing from National Grid in Syracuse.

Thursday, December 08, 2011  Two people are accused from stealing from their former employer.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  A Watertown man is accused of stealing more than $10,000 from his employer.

Friday, November 18, 2011  A Fulton woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her employer.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is set to announce an enforcement initiative to protect the religious rights of increasingly diverse New Yorkers at work and elsewhere.

Monday, October 03, 2011  If you've applied for a job recently, you know your Facebook page can come back to haunt you.

Wednesday, July 06, 2011  Did you realize not all the money you earn will make it into your pocket? That's because, by law, your employer must withhold taxes.

Saturday, June 11, 2011  A recent study by the American Psychological Association finds the more than a third of all workers report a chronic workplace.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Numbers from the National Association of Colleges and Employers indicate the job outlook this year for college graduates is on the rise, with employers planning to hire 19.3% more graduates this year than last.  But spend just a few minutes talking to seniors on The Hill and you'll find the stress level is also on the rise despite those projections.