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Too Hot to Work: Jobs Dip as Temperatures Climb

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Homebase data reveals that small businesses continue to battle labor shortages by increasing wages— even as summer slow downs and heat waves slow business. The Fed has resumed its wage hikes amid seasonal dips in employment activity on Main Street. Small businesses saw an expected seasonal dip in people working. 22, and Jan. ‘23

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H-2B Visas Could Be the Solution for Your Business

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nonimmigrant) visa that allows foreign nationals to enter the United States temporarily and engage in nonagricultural employment that qualifies as seasonal, intermittent, a peak load need, or a one-time occurrence. The employer’s need is considered temporary if it qualifies in at least one of the following categories: One-time occurrence.

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Main Street Workers Join The ‘Big Stay’

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September saw rising wages, New York City flooding, and seasonal slowdowns. Most industries saw a seasonal dip in employees working in September , though Hospitality and Entertainment at a lesser rate than prior years. Labor costs rose as owners continued to invest in attracting and retaining teams amid inflation uncertainty. Avg.

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January Main Street Health Report: Small businesses experience post-holiday slowdown while battling deep freeze

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monthly increase in pay rate after the holiday season. Small businesses experienced elevated post-holiday turnover and a higher-than-expected increase in hiring , driving elevated labor costs as seasonal workers departed. Source: Homebase data. 22, and Jan. ‘23 Total includes industries not depicted here.

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Are You Ready for the Challenges of an Extended Workforce?

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For example, a parent of small children may need some additional income but be unable to work full time, or an employer may have a need to staff up during peak season but doesn’t need to bring on several new permanent workers. The capabilities, level of oversight, and even schedules of different types of labor can be vastly different.

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Main Street Steadies as Workers Gain Confidence

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This improvement signals Main Street is heading towards a strong holiday season, which will set them up for the New Year. Core indicators revealed Main Street labor market steadied in October In October, employees working and hours worked saw expected seasonal dips in line with pre-pandemic levels. Source: Homebase data.

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Guide to Hiring Employees in Latvia

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Here’s an overview of some key employment laws in Latvia: Labor Law: The Labor Law of Latvia governs the rights and obligations of both employers and employees. Annual Leave: Employees in Latvia are entitled to paid annual leave, the duration of which depends on the length of service and other factors outlined in the Labor Law.

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