When a Candidate Doesn’t Have the Right ‘Look’ for the Job
Is it acceptable to reject a candidate because of his or her appearance?
Tag: Iraq
Hiring Refugees
They are fleeing war, genocide, and other horror. They come to the United States from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, Burma (Myanmar), Iraq, Somalia, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and other countries. All must meet strict standards for admission.
‘Mr. Oswald, Thank You’ (WWII Vets Honored)
Honor Flight Sir, the event you no doubt witnessed was one of the several “Honor Flights” that are being done to pay homage to our World War II veterans. If anyone knows of a soldier who participated in WWII who wishes to be a part of this one-day trip to D.C. with special honors, please […]
‘Mr. Oswald, Thank You’ (WWII Vets Honored)
In a recent issue of the Advisor, BLR CEO Dan Oswald wrote of the moving experience of seeing World War II veterans being honored at the Austin, Texas, airport. The article moved many, as evidenced by the following comments.
Wage and Hour: Bush Vetoes Bill with Minimum Wage Increase
Last week, President Bush vetoed a spending bill to which a minimum wage increase was attached. The president’s veto message stated that he supports an increase in the federal minimum wage, but vetoed the bill because it included a timetable for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq.