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Chip-Making Equipment Sales Posted a 6% Rise

Bizjournals.com reports that the worldwide sales of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment have posted a 6 percent increase compared to last year’s output. Manufacturing technology suppliers association SEMI (San Jose, California-based) views this as a good sign. Asian markets such as China, Japan and North Korea are among the top sellers of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment, with Taiwan leading in [...]

Minimum Wages

As with any other industry, people are protected by the government and labor organizations against unfair practices by their employers. Minimum wage laws are there to provide a guide to how much an employee should be making based on an hourly basis and their industry of employment. Though normally not a problem, minimum wages are [...]

Current Minimum Wage

Image source: www.current.com The current minimum wage for eligible workers is $5.15 per hour under U.S. Federal law. The current minimum wage for eligible workers who are under 20 years of age, is $4.25 an hour for the first 90 consecutive days of employment. This minimum wage increases to $5.15 per hour after the first [...]

Pawn Shops and Garage Sales Profit Improve Despite Weak Economy

In the United States, the weak economy is pushing a lot of people to the limits. There are those that are losing their high-paying jobs, tightening their financial belts for obvious reasons, and for some, even finding it hard to make both ends meet. Despite the weak economy, there are several businesses that are experiencing [...]