National Employment Law Project is sounding the alarm: Unless the Congress extends provisions of the stimulus bill by the end of February, 1.2 million laid off workers will become ineligible for extended benefits in March. HELP NELP by emailing your congressperson. Start here.
NY State: Fraud Charges for Bank of America
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed fraud charges against BofA and its former top honchos, claiming the bank manipulated shareholders and the federal government in order to carry out a merger with Merrill Lynch. Read more.
Today's Video: When Other Languages Are Just Too Hard
You're at home, talking to your friends and family about the circumstances surrounding your layoff. But, would that be the same story you'd tell to a recruiter or a potential employer in an interview? When an employer-type person gets you engaged in talking about your "transition," it might be easy to fall into casual blaming or resentment. How do you stay positive and keep your confidence in the interview? Take a look at what's recommended for explaining your layoff and landing a job. Also, a clever way to break the news about your layoff to friends, family, and perhaps the reruiter you know personally, is to send them a NoJobSurvivor postcard!
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National Employment Law Project is sounding the alarm: Unless the Congress extends provisions of the stimulus bill by the end of February, 1.2 million laid off workers will become ineligible for extended benefits in March. HELP NELP by emailing your congressperson. 
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed fraud charges against BofA and its former top honchos, claiming the bank manipulated shareholders and the federal government in order to carry out a merger with Merrill Lynch. 
