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Employment

28 Feb

Undocumented make up major share of construction workforce. What’s at stake?

published on February 28, 2025 - 2:18 PM

While President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration has led to more attention on the plight of farm work crews, there

27 Feb

Sen. Grove proposes employer tax credits for farmworker overtime wages

published on February 27, 2025 - 2:48 PM

Last week, Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) introduced Senate Bill 628, which would create a tax credit for agricultural employers to

17 Feb

‘Toolbelt Generation:’ PrideStaff to host roundtable on Gen Z and Skilled Labor

published on February 17, 2025 - 2:06 PM

A leading Central Valley staffing organization will host a virtual roundtable to help employers attract Gen Z workers seeking in

14 Feb

How will Trump administration federal layoffs impact Valley workforce?

published on February 14, 2025 - 3:45 PM

Local workforce watchers will have to wait and see what impact could be felt from the Trump administration’s mass layoffs

14 Feb

Bredefeld calls for removal of DEI language from county hiring practices

published on - 2:39 PM

A Fresno County supervisor is working toward the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from county government hiring

31 Dec

Fresno employer pays $160K to settle workplace allegations

published on December 31, 2024 - 3:06 PM

On Dec. 23, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) reached a $160,000 settlement with the Laguna Irrigation District in Fresno

12 Dec

The people have spoken: 2024 Best of Central Valley Business winners unveiled

published on December 12, 2024 - 2:34 PM

It was an evening of superlatives at Pardini’s in Fresno on Wednesday as the 2024 winners of the Best of

06 Dec

PrideStaff’s free virtual panel ‘California Hiring 2025’ on Dec. 11

published on December 6, 2024 - 2:03 PM

A national staffing firm based in Fresno is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion next week tailored for California employers. PrideStaff

05 Dec

Fresno council to hear Project Labor Agreement report; local hires fall short

published on December 5, 2024 - 3:54 PM

A new report shows that the City of Fresno is failing to meet its local labor requirements for capital projects

22 Nov

Gov. Newsom comes to Fresno to tout job creation plan

published on November 22, 2024 - 3:50 PM

Gov. Gavin Newsom made a stop in Fresno on Thursday, lauding the region’s economic impact to the state and country,

BLOG: California’s wildfire crisis is burning through your wallet

Posted: February 24, 2025 at 9:43 am

For years, we’ve known that California is a kindling box,
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BLOG: News you can use about freelancers, contracts

Posted: February 17, 2025 at 3:54 pm

California law governing the relationship between businesses and independent contractors
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