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  • New internship program offers experience, income for high school seniors Play Video

    July 18, 2022 10:26 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Although school is still weeks away, the East Baton Rouge Parish School System is active as ever, hosting a new internship program that gives high school seniors the opportunity to get valuable experience and make up to $15 an hour. The internship includes five Pathways to... more »
  • Need a job? FEMA is hiring locals for its Hurricane Ida Recovery Team

    December 2, 2021 10:45 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Thursday that it has an immediate need to employ residents of Louisiana as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of the community and... more »
  • New rules at Supreme Court demonstrate larger struggle to end gender bias in U.S. workplaces

    October 14, 2021 7:59 AM

    Gender bias in the workplace is often such a controversial topic that it can only be discussed in the light of related research and statistics. Otherwise, isolated personal accounts from employees who claim they are consistently interrupted, overlooked, or not treated with the same respect accorded to colleagues of the... more »
  • Hiring incentives paying off from some businesses Play Video

    June 11, 2021 10:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Compared to a few months ago, Brad Zito of Drusilla Seafood Restaurant is feeling much more optimistic about hiring, even though the restaurant is not yet fully staffed. "Every single day, we have to discuss, 'do we have enough staff for the amount of business we... more »
  • Local public school system to hire more school nurses

    May 21, 2021 11:05 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - School nurses are needed in Livingston Parish for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, education officials say. As of Thursday, the Livingston Parish School Board has approved a proposal from the superintendent to hire 17 new licensed practical nurses. The move will increase the district’s total... more »
  • EBR School System to host virtual teacher job fair Thursday evening Play Video

    April 15, 2021 5:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The East Baton Rouge Parish School System is hosting a virtual teacher job fair, Thursday. Those interested in participating are encouraged to begin registering immediately. Officials explained their reason for creating the job fair in a news release, stating, "COVID-19 presented unique challenges to the... more »
  • FEMA seeking applicants to join Disaster Recovery Team

    March 22, 2021 10:40 AM

    BATON ROUGE - FEMA announced Monday (March 22) that it is hiring Louisiana residents who live in areas affected by recent disasters to join its recovery team as temporary employees. Hiring temporary staff locally allows FEMA to diversify the workforce while affording opportunities for Louisianans. Potential applicants can view... more »
  • LWC continues to tout success as claimants complain to 2 On Your Side Play Video

    February 12, 2021 6:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - With the week ending, 2 On Your Side has heard from at least 100 claimants since Monday who say they're stuck in limbo and can't get answers about their unemployment benefits. Debbie Comardelle lives in St. Charles Parish and says she never thought she would be... more »
  • Elementary school in Livingston in need of substitute teachers

    August 17, 2020 11:54 AM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH- Over the weekend, an elementary school took to Facebook to announce its need for substitute teachers. Live Oak Elementary in Denham Springs posted that anyone who is approved through the school board via LPSB.org ( under Human Resources tab click employment and how to become a sub),... more »
  • Employees say home health provider not paying for services Play Video

    January 4, 2019 7:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Employees of a home care provider say they haven't been paid in three weeks. They tell 2 On Your Side's Brittany Weiss that this isn't the first time they've had problems getting their checks. Latrice Knox says she has bills to pay and a family to... more »
  • Sexually-harassed employees say state won't help them Play Video

    October 30, 2017 7:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A group of people say their employer sexually harassed them, but they quickly found out there's little help from the state about their case. They called 2 On Your Side to help shed light on a prevalent topic. The four people who came forward to WBRZ... more »
  • Two Southern officials fired as school retools

    September 7, 2017 4:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Southern University fired two high profile administrators at the school, WBRZ learned Thursday. Dean of Students Marcus Coleman and Project Director Dr. Vaneshette Henderson were both notified on September 1, 2017, that the University was severing ties with them. Both employees last day with the University is... more »
  • Jailer fired over sexual harassment complaint

    September 6, 2016 1:51 PM

    PORT ALLEN - A West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office jailer was fired following a sexual harassment complaint, WBRZ learned Tuesday. The department declined to release the former employee's name, but said an internal investigation was conducted and the jailer was released from their employment. The jailer touched another... more »
  • Affected parishes eligible for disaster unemployment assistance

    August 16, 2016 1:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE – President Barack Obama granted a major disaster declaration for 12 Louisiana parishes, making disaster unemployment assistance available to businesses and residents whose employment was lost or interrupted as a result of the recent flooding. The Louisiana Workforce Commission is accepting applications for disaster unemployment assistance from residents... more »
  • Time is running out for teens looking for summer jobs Play Video

    May 4, 2016 7:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - If you are teen looking for a summer job, time is running out. As summer starts and kids get a break from the classrooms, Family and Youth Service Center Executive Director Roxson Welch is often concerned about the lack of positive activities during the summer-time. ... more »
  • BRCC to host job expo for students

    April 7, 2016 10:26 AM

    BATON ROUGE- A local community college is helping students figure out what they want to do before entering the job market. Baton Rouge Community College is hosting it's annual Career Day on Thursday. All current and former BRCC students are invited to the event which will feature several local businesses.... more »

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