June 2015
Wonky Word Wednesdays: Labor Force Participation
Montana’s current economy is strong, with mostly low unemployment rates around the state, high GDP (gross domestic product – a wonky word for a...
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Montana’s current economy is strong, with mostly low unemployment rates around the state, high GDP (gross domestic product – a wonky word for a...
Read moreToday, the US will take on Canada in the Women’s World Cup! Last summer, we did a series on the World Cup by writing head to head country...
Read moreOn Wednesday, we covered the wage gap as our wonky word for the week. This got me thinking and I wanted to continue with the subject of pay...
Read moreLast week we learned that wage replacement lets working parents remain financially secure during leave. Today, we’ll look at another wage-related...
Read moreOur wonky word Wednesday series on paid leave continues this week with wage replacement. No matter where you start, if you begin to research paid...
Read moreThis week begins the French Open. For tennis fans (like me), it is one of four Grand Slam championships each year – the other three are the...
Read moreIf you recall from last week’s Wonky Word, the Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid and job...
Read moreWe know that paid leave provides families with economic security at times when they most need it, but a recent report shows paid leave also allows...
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