Employee Background Checks for Home Health Aides Causing Debate
Home healthcare workers in California could soon have to undergo employee background checks.
The background check effort came about after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger claimed that California's In-Home Supportive Services program is too vulnerable to potential fraud. That $5.5 billion program, which is funded by the government, is meant to provide a cost-effective alternative to nursing homes and other out-of-home care.
Under the effort, all new applicants for home health aide jobs would have to undergo background checks beginning this week. In addition, the 376,000 home health aides who already have jobs in the state would have to undergo new background checks by June, according to an article by the Los Angeles Times.
Outplacement Services Offered to Displaced Honeywell Workers
The displaced workers of one local facility that is planning to shut down will receive some help, including outplacement services from an undisclosed company. (Click here to learn more about outplacement services).
Following 20 years of operation, officials from the Honeywell facility in Folsom recently announced plans to close the operation by the end of January 2010. That measure will result in nearly 30 employees losing their jobs at the facility, which manufactures civil and military avionics and aerospace products.
"Twenty eight employees are being affected by this,” James Green, a Honeywell business communications leader, told The Folsom Telegraph, adding that any displaced employees would receive severance pay and outplacement assistance in accordance with the company's plan.
Entry Level Jobs for College Graduates in California Increase
More entry level jobs for college graduates in California are now available.
A new report from CollegeRecruiter.com found that California leads the nation in the number of available entry level jobs and internships being advertised on the site. Employers in the state had 13,760 entry level jobs available during November, an increase of 252 jobs from October. There were 1,899 internships available during November, an increase of 136 from October.
"We were quite happy but not surprised to see the significantly higher number of job openings advertised on CollegeRecruiter.com," Steven Rothberg, president and founder of CollegeRecruiter.com, said. "Many of our employer clients have been telling us that they are or soon will be hiring again and not just one person here and there but dozens, hundreds, and even thousands of people."
Los Angeles Accounting Jobs
Those looking for a career in the financial activities industry may want to consider Los Angeles accounting jobs.
According to the California Employment Development Department, the number of available jobs for accountants and auditors in Los Angeles County is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, increasing by 12.1 percent, or 5,990 jobs, between 2006 and 2016. Employment for accountants and auditors throughout California is expected to increase by 23.3 percent, or 33,200 jobs, between 2006 and 2016.
Accountants and auditors work to ensure that firms are run more efficiently, public records are kept more accurately and taxes are paid properly and on time. They are responsible for examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting records in order to give advice or prepare financial statements.
San Diego Jobs Created by Funding for Solar Projects
A new round of funding will help create San Diego jobs (Click here) and make the city and the surrounding area more green.
Officials recently announced that schools, cities and universities throughout San Diego County will receive $154.6 million for solar installations from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The funding will increase the area's solar capacity by 40 percent.
"It means more green jobs and more renewable power for the people of San Diego," Lisa Bicker, chief executive of CleanTECH San Diego, a nonprofit group that coordinated some of the applications, told The San Diego Union-Tribune.
Testing for Employment at CSU Fresno
The Association Board of Directors at California State University, Fresno are considering implementing a policy that would require random drug testing for employment in the school's auxiliary services department.
Most employers today require candidates to undergo some form of pre employment test - from drug testing to a virtual experience, like Agent Day in the Life - before they will offer a position. CSU Fresno hopes its potential random drug policy would help keep workers and students safer.
The policy would help ensure the safety and security of employees and others throughout the campus community. The Association Board of Directors is responsible for managing the on-campus auxiliary services commercial operations.