Labor

The Technology & Maintenance Council's 2011 National Technician Skills Competition measured knowledge of theory and practical application of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle servicing skills.

The c-store chain's owner William Ernst offered staffers $10 for correctly guessing the next cashier to be fired, then contested unemployment benefits for those who quit in protest.

Its new Computer Based Training covers top c-store topics, such as customer service and loss prevention.

Store closes just hours after unionized employees enacted pressure tactics to bolster contract talks.

The company will pay a former employee $37,000 and furnish other relief to settle a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The move will help streamline and automate human resource systems at the retailers 66 locations.

John Burgess will throw out the first pitch when his favorite team faces the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 15.

Kari Lawry is selected Michigan HR Executive of the Year by the American Society of Employers.