Pay Equity Bill Passes House Committee
STATE News:
- Change to Procurement Code Will Add Points in Bid if Companies Show Pay Equity
Today, Rep. Deborah Armstrong’s bill, HB 389, which would amend the state Procurement Code to reward businesses seeking government contracts if they demonstrate that they have a practice of paying equal wages to men and women for the same work, unanimously passed the House Government, Elections and Indian Affairs Committee.
Armstrong’s bill would allow businesses with a clearly documented record of providing equal pay to receive extra points in the procurement bidding process with any governmental Read More
Legislation To Protect Pregnant Women In The Workplace Clears Another House Committee
Rep. Terry McMillan
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Legislation that will protect pregnant women in the workplace and ensure that New Mexico meets federal guidelines passed the House Business and Employment Committee by a unanimous 10-0 vote. Rep. Terry McMillan, R-Doña Ana, of Las Cruces, is the sponsor.
“This legislation balances our desire to protect pregnant women in the workplace as well as the economic needs of our small businesses,” McMillan said. “I look forward to voting for this bill on the House floor.” Read More
DNCU Sponsors Inaugural ‘LEGO Competition’
DNCU News:
- Kids compete for prizes March 14-15
SANTA FE—Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is proud to support the inaugural Lego Competition at the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association Home Show, taking place March 14-15 at the Santa Fe Convention Center.
DNCU believes this is an ideal way to help energize the attendees—while helping young children build an appreciation for the construction process. DNCU also is a Silver Sponsor of the Santa Fe Home Show.
The competition is divided into two age categories (8 and younger and 9-12) and will run each day of the Santa Fe Home Show (20 participants each Read More
Poll Shows New Mexico Business Leaders Urge More Campaign Finance Transparency
BUSINESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C./ALBUQUERQUE – Today, a poll of New Mexico business leaders was released showing serious concern about the lack of transparency in the state’s government and campaign finance system.
The poll shows overwhelming support for reform amid serious concerns among the business community over the lopsided influence of political donors compared to every day voters. The poll was commissioned by the Committee for Economic Development (CED) of The Conference Board, a nonpartisan, business-led public policy organization, and conducted by Research & Polling, Read More
EEOC Discrimination And Harassment Report Reveals Good And Bad News For New Mexico
Courtesy/EEOC
EEOC News:
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforcement and litigation report on reported cases of discrimination and harassment in New Mexico’s workplaces revealed both good and bad news.
The good news is that in Fiscal Year 2014, which ran from Oct. 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2014, the number of cases filed went down compared to previous reporting period. In FY 2013, the total number of charges was 1,121, compared to the reported 955 reported cases in FY 2014.
Additionally, the EEOC speculates this could a result of businesses putting more time and effort Read More
CB FOX Employees Shovel Sidewalks To Help Downtown Businesses
CB FOX employees help out downtown businesses today by shoveling snow that was blocking the sidewalks all the way to Ruby K’s. Courtesy photoLos Alamos National Bank Closed Due To Storm
LANB News:
All Los Alamos National Bank offices are closed today due to the winter storm. Read More
Happening Now: Bathtub Row Brewing Benefit Party
Despite the winter storm underway in Los Alamos, community members, including Jeanne Bridge, center, turn out for this evening’s benefit event at Bathtub Row Brewing in Central Park Square. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
‘It’s All About You’ Offers Salon Services With A View
Client Bettina Hehlen gets a foot massage from ‘It’s All About You’ owner Pat Archuleta at 942 Central Ave. in the Community Bank Building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comPat Archuleta has been doing nails for 16 years, but she’s never been happier with her salon space than she is now. Archuleta moved her business, It’s All About You, to the second floor of the Community Bank Building two years ago.
Formerly located near the DMV, on what has been termed on occasion, Salon Row, Archuleta said her new digs are serene and Read More
