Seattle's job market has been in a difficult situation for the past few years, with unemployment rates high and job opportunities decreasing. Even as the real estate market has begun to fall, the job market has not improved, leaving many people worried about their prospects. Home prices: level or
Washington Law Requires Salary Range On Job Listings
The pay transparency law in Washington State requires employers to provide the salary range on job listings and advertisements. Most Washington employers now must provide salary fields on job listings, promotions, and recruitment tactics. The law also dictates that employers disclose pay information
How To Solve The Debt Ceiling?
President Biden avoided the country's first default by signing legislation in the tail-end of 2021 to increase the government's borrowing limit by $2.5 trillion, raising the limit to $31 trillion. While this was expected to last until July of 2023, inflation isn't getting better and America edges
Stocks Falling As 2022 Winds Down
The stocks falling have extended the market losses, causing America to edge ever closer to its debt ceiling. Many people in business await the Federal reserve's subsequent plans to stabilize inflation. Among the stocks that fell, the S&P five hundred fell by 1.4%, making it the fourth drop.
Navigating Higher Health Care Costs As A Small Business Employer
If your small business is covered under the Affordable Care Act, then saddle up as you will need to prepare for an increase in health care costs. Small businesses with fifty or fewer employees and are part of the Small Business Health Options Program may be disadvantaged by the increased prices as
How Walmart Serves as a Barometer for the US Economy
There is no denying that Walmart is a juggernaut. It's the largest corporation in the world and employs 1.5 million Americans, making it a top employer in the country. While it's been celebrated and criticized, the giant retailer is a barometer for how the US economy is doing. Far from perfect,
What is the Inflation Reduction Act and How Will it Impact You
The inflation reduction act is a set of laws designed to help reduce the amount of money needed to be printed. This will help stabilize prices and reduce the amount of inflation currently seen in the economy. Economically, this is a beneficial thing, but there are arguments that this could have
Inflation Is Not Getting Better Any Time Soon
Inflation is the increase in prices in an economy. In other words, it is a loss of purchasing power for money. It means that people need more money to buy the same things they were able to buy without issue previously. It is one of the reasons why people are not hopeful about the economy right now.