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Volume 56            November 2012 
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In this Issue
Focus On: Legal Issues
October 2012 Legal Roundup
November 2012 Legal Roundup
'Tis the Season to be Hiring
Want to have the best employees on call?
Unemployment Rates
 
 Oct 12Sep 12Oct 11
VA5.4%5.6%6.0%
 5.7%*5.9%*6.2%*
*seasonally adjusted
 Oct 12Sep 12Oct 11
US7.5%7.6%8.5%
 7.9%*7.8%*8.9%*
*seasonally adjusted
Reliance in Our Communities

Our entire Newport News office donated items for a Thanksgiving meal, including turkey and all the trimmings, to a needy family in Williamsburg. Sherry Sale and Sam Morton assisted with delivery of Thanksgiving meals to both families and seniors in Williamsburg. 

 

Nancy Simonelli, our Virginia Beach branch manager, donated coats, sweaters, gloves, scarves and other cold-weather clothes to People in Need as part of her activities with Lynnhaven Kiwanis.

  

Lynn Connor, our VP of Sales, and her family contributed food and helped feed the homeless at Westhaven Baptist Church.

Focus On: Legal Issues 

Every month, we highlight the most recent developments in employment law, from agency rulings to Supreme Court decisions to relatively minor court cases. We know there's a lot to stay on top of in employment law, so we make it easy for you.

October 2012 Legal Roundup
Last month was a calm one; the top stories involved minimum wage increases.
Seminar: Background Checks
Top employment lawyer Diane Geller talked about new EEOC initiatives; here's a recap.
November 2012 Legal Roundup
This month featured a lot of rulings on wage & hour, FMLA and, as always, Facebook.
'Tis the Season to be Hiring  

When you hear the words "seasonal hiring" around this time of year, you most likely think of the swelling ranks of retail employees, and possibly envision a grumpy soul in an elf hat. But there's more to seasonal hiring than just what happens at the cash register. 

 

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Client Comments

 
"My experience with Reliance Staffing first began in the early 90s as a temp. From there, several of the companies at which I have been employed utilized them for temporary staffing. Of all the companies that I have dealt with in Hampton Roads as a Human Resources professional, Reliance is the most dependable and trustworthy when it comes to filling temporary needs. Whether you need one or 21 people to report for work, they consistently provide the best service with a responsible onboarding process that aligns itself with your company's mission and goals. Congratulations to Reliance for serving Hampton Roads well."
 
Amanda O. Hampton, SPHR