11/24/2010
When the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board conducted a study this summer of employee diversity in the state’s casinos, Harrah’s Chester Casino and Racetrack refused to participate. The reason: Past lawsuit settlements forbade the company from discussing minority hiring and employment figures.
11/24/2010
State Sen. Shirley Turner has proposed a bill that would prevent employers from using credit checks during the hiring process in many cases. Citing the downturn in the economy, Turner and other bill supporters note that many people have less than perfect credit, and that shouldn’t keep them from getting jobs.