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Google Wins Source Code Lawsuit Over Android and Java; Oracle Plans Appeal
A jury found Thursday that Android doesn’t violate Oracle’s copyrights. In a narrow ruling he court held that the use of the Java APIs, which it acquired when it bought Sun, were covered by fair use.
Computer Workers New Overtime Guidelines
The Department of Labor recently released new guidelines for computer workers. For most computer workers, the overtime guidelines did not really change that much. Here are the guidelines. A computer worker can be exempted from being paid for overtime under the following Scenarios:
Department of Labor Issues New Overtime Rules
On May 18, 2016, President Obama and Secretary Perez announced the publication of the Department of Labor’s final rule updating the overtime regulations, which will automatically extend overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers within the first year of implementation. This long-awaited update will result in a meaningful boost to many workers’ wallets, and will go a long way toward realizing President Obama’s commitment to ensuring every worker is compensated fairly for their hard
Texas Adds 9100 Private Sector Jobs in April
Texas added 9100 private sector jobs in April according to ADP, however energy still lost 6900 jobs. The strongest sectors were Professional and Business Services which added 4700 jobs.
DOL Jobs Report April
Employment Situation Summary Transmission of material in this release is embargoed until USDL-16-0882 8:30 a.m. (EDT) Friday, May 6, 2016
Houston Employee Cost Increases for April
The cost of an employee increased for the month of may to 39% of their salary according to the Bureau of Labor Statists. Read More Here.
7 Ways to Win the Job Before You Even Speak
The moment you meet someone they will make thousands of mental notes and computations. In the first twenty seconds, their prehistoric survival mechanism decides whether you are friend or foe.
Employment in Texas Down for March
Total employment change in non farm payrolls shows Texas employment lost 2040 jobs for the month of March according to ADP report
How People Lose Jobs Before They Open Their Mouths
Within twenty seconds of meeting a prospective employer, that employer either rated you a 100 and you can only go down from there or they rated you a zero and you have to struggle to get higher. It is a binary decision. You are either yes or no in twenty seconds and you haven’t even said a word.
10 Unconventional But Effective Tips for Job Seekers
Interesting article in Forbes by Jacquelyn Smith In the market for a new job? You’ve probably been urged to “pursue your passions,” “leverage your network,” “tailor and tidy up your resume,” “do your homework,” and “dress for success”—among other things.
Rekruiters Posts Best Year Ever
Rekruiters posted their best year ever in 2015, Both contract and perm business grew in 2015 and Accounting and Finance’s second year really added to the bottom line. In addition, the Dallas office grew in year one as did Energy.
Ten Reasons Not To Accept A Counteroffer
Before jumping at a counteroffer, think long and hard. Ask yourself this – If you were worth X dollars yesterday, why is your company suddenly willing to now pay you Y dollars today? Accepting a counteroffer can have numerous negative consequences. Consider these top 10 reasons to say “no” to a counteroffer:
