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Some local unemployment rates decline in October
Much of Central New York bucked the state’s trend of rising unemployment by posting lower jobless rates for October. The Binghamton region saw its unemployment
VIZIONefx expects more growth after adding new clients
BALDWINSVILLE — VIZIONefx LLC, a provider of interactive kiosks based in Baldwinsville, has about 35 clients and expects to grow to between 75 and 100 clients by the end of 2013, says J.C. Whipple, chief operating officer. The three-year old company showed signs of growth in late October by adding two new clients. VIZIONefx announced
Unemployment rate drops in October
The state’s unemployment rate fell slightly in October to 8.7 percent, down from 8.9 percent in September, but still above the 8.2 percent it was
ITT plans expansion project in Seneca Falls
SENECA FALLS — ITT Corp. (NYSE: ITT) is adding a 75,000-square-foot expansion to its Seneca Falls facility. The project will add new manufacturing space and
OSHA fines Clay contractor for fall hazards
CLAY — A roofing and siding contractor based in Clay faces $61,600 in fines after the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s
Report: Destiny USA expansion generated $27M for local union workers
SYRACUSE — A total of 546 trade-union craftsmen worked on constructing the Destiny USA shopping mall expansion in Syracuse, according to a new report. Those
Local unemployment rates dip in September compared to August
Unemployment rates in Central New York’s metro areas fell slightly in September compared to August but were still higher than year-ago levels, according to new
Navigating OSHA regulations when using temporary employees
Many businesses utilize temporary employees. There are several things to be aware of when you contract through a temporary agency to provide employees. Companies need to be cautious in assuming they are the employer of these workers. While this is the case in many circumstances, such as payroll and taxes, there are several other state
CNY loses industrial jobs in face of Upstate gains
Central New York couldn’t keep pace as industrial employment grew in the Upstate region over the last year, according to a manufacturing publication. The 2013
Local unemployment rates drop slightly from August
Local unemployment rates in September were down — but not by much — from August’s rates, according to the state Department of Labor. In the
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