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Posted on January 3, 2020January 2, 2020 by James — 1 Comment

State Senator Michael Testa says Increase in Shore Wages Will Directly Impact Local Property Taxes

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Trenton NJ, State Senator Michael L. Testa, Jr. expressed concern about the increase in the state’s minimum wage that went into effect on January 1.

The hourly rate will increase to $11 per hour from the current $10, and seasonal workers and employees at businesses with less than six workers will see their pay bump from $8.35 to $10.30.

“This increase comes at a significant risk,” cautioned Testa (R-01). “Higher business expenses will result in higher prices for consumers, but the news can be even worse for employees. Mandatory hikes to minimum wage have been linked to reduced hours and job opportunities for low-skilled workers. The people who least can afford it will be hurt the most.

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Posted on January 3, 2020January 2, 2020 by James — Leave a comment

Democrat-Backed Legislation that Attacks Working Women, and Mothers

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Ridgewood NJ, CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, Three of the bluest of the United States have thousands of independent contractors uniting via social media, the mainstream press and the courts to fight the damage and lawsuits from catastrophic versions of “employee
misclassification” legislation at various stages of becoming law.

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Posted on November 26, 2019November 25, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Senator Anthony M. Bucco Says independent contractor legislation would , “have disastrous implications for many thousands of independent contractors “

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Trenton NJ, Senator Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) released the following statement on the contentious independent contractor legislation (S4204) and proposed amendments.

Posted on November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean Recognizes the Importance of the GIG Economy

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Trenton NJ, Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean warned of the unintended consequences of legislation that would deem independent contractors to be employees under State law and plans to oppose the bill:

“My phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from people who are genuinely afraid of losing their livelihoods and their companies as a result of this proposed change to how independent contractors are treated under New Jersey law.

Posted on November 3, 2019November 3, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Bergen GOP Pushing Jobs and Investment at”Walk in the US, Talk in Japan” Meet-Up

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Park Ridge NJ, “Walk in US, Talk in Japan” met with representatives from Fujitsu, NSGC, Ltd., and the New York Japanese Consul General’s office to discuss business opportunities in our area and Japanese-American relations. Thank you to Ambassador Yamanouchi and his staff for facilitating the meeting. Also at the meeting was Assemblymen Bob Auth, Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi, and Mayor of Montvale Mike Ghassali and I am sure we missed a few all working to bring jobs to Bergen County.

The Preserve Park Ridge Team, Will Fenwick, Josh Nathanson, and John Cozzi, promise to continue our efforts to promote Park Ridge as a great place to do business and work to restore commercial enterprises to our Corporate Park.

Posted on October 18, 2019October 17, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

New Jersey Continues to Lag US job Growth

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MORRISTOWN NJ, According to Garden State Initiative (GSI) analysis of the newest jobs numbers issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, New Jersey’s employment picture was essentially flat in September as the state lost 200 jobs, the private sector added 900 positions while the public sector shed 1,100 positions. The numbers stand in contrast to the overall U.S. economy which added 135,000 new jobs in September. The state’s unemployment rate edged lower by .01% to 3.2%. The numbers indicated an increase in the state’s workforce size but a decline in the labor participation rate.

Posted on August 7, 2019August 6, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Stew Leonard’s in Paramus to Host Job Fair on August 10, 2019

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Farm Fresh Food Grocer Hiring for 400 Jobs

When:

Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Where:

Stew Leonard’s Hiring Center

Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ 07652
To find the Hiring Center, please use the Panera Bread entrance. We are located at Spot 1400, directly across from T-Mobile.

Posted on July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

President of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey ,”It is time to focus on passing laws which help businesses”

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Trenton NJ, Anthony Russo, president of the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ). CIANJ is a statewide business advocacy group, with offices in Rochelle Park and Trenton, representing the interests of more than 900 members from virtually every business sector (manufacturing, hospitality, financial, insurance, academia, healthcare, etc.). CIANJ prides itself in being a leading advocate for a free market economy, because we firmly believe it is through a free market economy that New Jersey thrives in terms of innovation, competition and the creation of private sector jobs.

Posted on July 22, 2019July 21, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

June ’19 Jobs Report – Modest Job Growth & Shrinking Workforce Drives New Jersey Unemployment Rate Lower

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MORRISTOWN NJ, Following in the wake of the U.S. economy adding 224,000 jobs in June, New Jersey’s economy added 9,600 private sector and 600 government sector jobs in June, according to Garden State Initiative (GSI) analysis of the newest jobs numbers issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Garden State’s workforce declined in June, the 2^nd straight month of a reduction, with the state’s workforce remaining below 2008 levels. The combination of increased employment and shrinking workforce led the unemployment rate .3% lower to 3.5%.

The state’s workforce shrank by 4,000 individuals in June, the second consecutive month of declines. The state’s average workforce of 4,443,100 in the month, remains below the average annual workforce size of 4,504,400 at the start of the Great Recession in 2008, a decline of 1.3%. The current national workforce has increased 5.6% over the same time period.

Posted on July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Stew Leonard’s in Paramus to Host Job Fair on July 13th

When:

Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where:

Stew Leonard’s Hiring Center

Paramus Park Mall, 700 Paramus Park, Paramus, NJ 07652
To find the Hiring Center, please use the Panera Bread entrance. We are located at Spot 1400, directly across from T-Mobile.

Posted on July 6, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

U.S. Economy Adds Another 224,000 New Jobs in June As Wage Increases Remain Strong

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Washington DC, The United States economy continues to flourish, according to the June Employment Situation Report released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Total nonfarm payroll employment in June rose by 224,000 jobs, far exceeding market expectations (162,000). With July marking the longest economic expansion on record, it is a testament to the strength of the Administration’s economic policies that the economy continues to generate monthly job gains of this magnitude.

Posted on July 1, 2019June 30, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

New Government Data Shows the Broad Strength of the United States Job Market

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Washington DC, New data released this morning from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that there were 7.4 million job openings in April, once again illustrating the strong job market for people looking for work. For more than a year these data have found that there are more job openings than unemployed workers. For the first time, a new experimental series recently produced by the BLS also allows for an analysis of job openings at the State level.

Posted on June 22, 2019June 21, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips bill increases angel-investor tax credit supporting tech start-ups, and jobs

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Trenton NJ, Among the numerous bills passed by the Assembly yesterday was a key piece of legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Christopher P. DePhillips, designed to boost emerging technology businesses in the state.

“We need to do everything we can to keep innovative and growing companies in New Jersey,” said DePhillips (R-Bergen). “Young entrepreneurs and angel investors are creating opportunities and jobs that have great potential.”

Posted on June 22, 2019June 21, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

New Jersey loses 7600 jobs in May

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ewood NJ, New Jersey employers pulled back hiring in May and are growing more pessimistic about their outlook, a series of reports released this week shows.

The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development reported Thursday that New Jersey lost 7,600 jobs in May. Its unemployment rate dipped to 3.8 percent — the lowest level since April 2001. But the jobless rate’s decline was due in part because fewer people were in the labor force.

Posted on June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

Forbes Names Valley Health One of New Jersey’s Top Employers

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Ridgewood NJ, Valley Health System has been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of Best-in-State Employers. The list, which was released today, includes only 72 employers in the state of New Jersey and only eight hospitals or health systems.

“Our goal is to create a workplace where employees feel valued and appreciated,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of Valley Health System.” This recognition is particularly meaningful because it is based on feedback from our employees.”

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