Up to 60 jobs with tech supplier coming to Indian River County with $85K average pay

A company announced Thursday it will locate its operations here, bringing up to 60 new jobs with an average salary of $85,000. [read more]

Port St. Lucie church to host health, job fair in October

PORT ST. LUCIE — Grace Baptist Church will host its Second Annual Health and Job Fair on October 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lyngate Park. [read more]

If you're seriously ill, know your rights as an employee

Last week Jorud, 47, won an $8.1 million verdict from a federal jury after she sued her employer, claiming she was harassed for taking time off and then unjustly fired. The suit cited violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other worker protection laws. [read more]

Disney World to pay $433,000 in back wages after Labor Department investigation

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has recovered $433,819 in back wages owed to 69 employees of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. in Orlando. The company agreed to make the payments following an investigation that uncovered violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. [read more]

Melbourne in chase for 200 space jobs with average salaries of $65K

City representatives and the Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space Coast are considering at least one incentive for the company, identified as "Project Trident." That incentive -- state job-creation tax credits -- goes this morning before the Melbourne Economic Enhancement District advisory committee. [read more]

St. Lucie commissioners today to consider incentives for 2 businesses wanting to expand, create jobs

FORT PIERCE — The St. Lucie County Commission will consider two incentive packages on Tuesday for unnamed businesses that want to expand, bringing more than 100 new jobs in the county. [read more]

Martin County's unemployment increased in July to 12.3 percent

Unemployment increased in July in Martin County, though not as much as in the rest of the Treasure Coast, data released Friday by the state’s Agency for Workforce Innovation shows. [read more]

Indian River's unemployment rate is 4th highest in state in July

Unemployment increased in July in Indian River County, with about 500 more residents out of work, data released Friday by the state’s Agency for Workforce Innovation show. [read more]

St. Lucie's unemployment rate 3rd highest in state in July at 15.2 percent

Unemployment increased in July in St. Lucie County, with about 1,000 more residents out of work, data released Friday by the state’s Agency for Workforce Innovation shows. [read more]

Indian River chamber hopes to hook aquaculture firm, other companies in coming year

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Companies that could eventually create nearly 800 jobs for the county could be snared within the next several months. [read more]