Allen And Associates Job Complaints Blog

Author: Brad Rhoton

If you’ve ever been unemployed and had to search for a new job, you know that the search for a new job is a job in itself. To maximize your time and resources and find a new job as quickly as possible, you could really use some help. After admitting you need help finding a job, you need to know where to get that help and how to apply it in the most useful way. The best way to do this is to get help is from employment agencies.

Employment agencies possess many different tittles, but they all have the same goal - to get you a job. Some people are afraid to use employment agencies because they think they are getting scammed somehow. The truth is you don’t have to worry about getting “ripped off” by these companies because they don’t make money until you do. Once the agency finds you a job they get a percentage of what your income will be so they will be working their hardest to find you a job with the highest paying income possible.

Employment agencies can also go by Staffing Agencies, Staffing Companies, Personnel Agencies, Temporary Employment Agencies, Recruiters, Recruiter Agencies, Employment Placement Agencies, etc. Remember: although some employment agencies title themselves as “Temporary Employment” they also have full time jobs that they need to fill, so don’t rule out agencies that use this term. Some companies are going to start you off in a temporary job and move you forward as they see how reliable you are (this is also known as TEMP - TO - PERM), so don’t blow off a job just because they offer you a job that starts out as “temporary”

Just one agency typically has 4-5 people assisting you in finding work. Every day, this group of people calls their clients telling them what an astounding employee you will be and tells them about all the skills you have to offer for their company. If the company is interested, then your agency sets up a face-to-face interview for you. At this point, it’s your turn to make sure you impress the employer and don’t make a liar out of the agency. You can see how much one agency can assist you in finding a job super fast, so, you need as many agencies as possible helping you. The more people there are assisting you, the faster you can find the job you want.

Now the ball is in your court. Every day, you need to send out a 100 resumes a day to 100 employment agencies. Can’t find that many employment agencies? Start with the local yellow pages and find every employment agency you can. This includes agencies from any place offering any type of work. Even if it’s in a different industry or out of your preferred area, the agency may like what they see and recommend you to other agencies or companies.

By the end of the week, you can have 2,000+ people working just to find you work. If you don’t have a job by then, it is just like washing your hair - you have to repeat. Send out 100 resumes to 100 employment agencies a day until you have a job. Keep sending your resume out until an agency or company says there interested or simply says “STOP SENDING US YOUR RESUME”. No matter what, keep sending out your resume until you get a response. Persistence and perseverance is the key.

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Author: Lisa Cieslica

For those who have spent any time working in the Human Resources profession, you know that California is famous for setting precedence when it comes to the enactment of employment law. We have learned that what starts in California, makes its way East. So we watch, listen and learn. As a business leader, it is also important to be aware of what occurs in the West, especially for those who may be considering establishing a business there.

There are five major differences between California and Arizona employment laws. Above and beyond, California tends to be considerably friendly in the employment law arena as compared to other states.

Daily overtime
In Arizona, we know that non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay at one and one half times the hourly rate when weekly hours exceed 40; a provision under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In California, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay of one and one half hours after exceeding eight working hours in a day. Additionally, employees are entitled to overtime pay at two times the hourly rate when daily working hours exceed 12.

Vacation Pay
California law considers vacation pay to be earned wages and therefore, employer must pay out all earned vacation pay. Consequently, California law prohibits the ‘use it or lose it’ policy of vacation usage.

Non-Compete Agreements
In California, contracts and/or agreements that prohibit employment with a competitor after employee terminates is generally not enforceable. The contracts tend to interfere with an individual’s ability to achieve gainful employment, which is restricted. Contracts can limit one’s disclosure of proprietary information.

Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination
As described in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which identifies race or color, religion, sex and national origin as the classes which are considered to be protected against discrimination. Other Federal statutes protect certain individuals against discrimination based on disability, age, veteran status and so on. California has expanded upon the Federal law to include one’s sexual orientation and gender identity (one’s perception of own sex).

Termination Pay
When an employer terminates an employee, all unpaid wages must be paid out immediately, and when an employee terminates their employment, all unpaid wages must be paid out within 72 hours, unless a signed contract of employment stipulates otherwise.

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