Although it is encouraging to see that the Dow Jones Industrial Index hit 10,000 this week, unemployment in this country continues to look bleak. The September national unemployment rate shot up to 9.8%, and a record 5 million people have been unemployed for six months or longer. These workers are now competing for a very …
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As unemployment rises more women are turning to COBRA for health insurance coverage, but discovering it’s either too expensive or not available. Women who shop for individual insurance often face higher rates due to “gender rating,” a recent study found. (WOMENSENEWS)–When Jane Schiffler loses her job on July 1, the college administrator will face tough …
Madeline Messa is a 3L at Syracuse University College of Law. She graduated from Penn State with a degree in journalism. With her legal research and writing for Workplace Fairness, she strives to equip people with the information they need to be their own best advocate.
