AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFair Wages Fight: Ontario social service workers are striking for higher pay and better funding, arguing they’re supporting some of the most vulnerable residents while the sector has been underfunded for years. Employment Scams: BBB reports employment scams are surging, including “task-based” schemes that lure job seekers with high pay to “like” and “subscribe” to videos—often followed by unpaid work or upfront fees. Worker Pay Math: A new breakdown shows how Social Security’s “highest 35 years” averaging can cost retirees up to about $240,000 over a lifetime when gaps turn into zeros. Hiring & Training Pathways: Costa Rica announced a regularization program for thousands of Cuban, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan, and Colombian asylum applicants—aimed at enabling legal work—while Coe College received FAA authorization to speed up the path to the R-ATP pilot certificate. State Policy Push: Virginia signed broad employment reforms, including paid leave, pay transparency, minimum wage increases, and tighter limits on noncompetes for certain workers. Job Market Snapshot: Spain hit a new employment record in May as unemployment fell and summer hiring picked up, with hospitality leading job creation.
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