Chances are good that whenever you go to sit-down restaurants and the check finally arrives that you don’t spend a significant amount of time thinking about tips, perhaps just going by a standard percentage or only briefly weighing the quality of the service. There are several groups, however, that have devoted a considerable amount of …
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The prospect of trying to find a new job can be intimidating for people from all walks of life, as they have to find positions for which they are qualified, go through the complex application process and, if they are lucky, navigate the stressful and often challenging interview process. This sense of intimidation can be …
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In our last post, we started discussing how anyone seriously considering opening a child care center here in Minnesota must be aware of the multitude of requirements set forth by the Department of Health in order to secure the necessary licensure. To that end, we discussed the age categories into which children must be divided, …
A closer look at MN’s licensing requirements for child care programs — II Read More »
It’s understandable why someone would seriously entertain the idea of opening a child care center, as it stands to not only be incredibly fulfilling and enjoyable work, but also a potentially lucrative endeavor. However, anyone considering opening such a child care center should be aware that they will have to satisfy a multitude of exacting …
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The Supreme Court of the United States recently handed down a very important decision in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, an employment discrimination case involving a job applicant’s wearing of a traditional head scarf known as a hijab. The case in question originated back in 2008, when a then 17-year-old girl …
SCOTUS revives employment discrimination lawsuit over hijab Read More »
The simple reality for many parents is that as much as they would like to stay home with their children, they often have no choice but to enroll them in day care so that they can continue to earn a living. This is often easier said than done, however, given the high — and sometimes …
Is the state investigating the billing practices of day care centers? Read More »