Austin Employment Declines in September
The local unemployment rate held steady at 3.6 percent even as sector-specific hiring patterns shifted throughout the month.
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Austin Audit Finds Gaps in Living Wage Program OversightCity staff are implementing new training after an audit found 15 employees potentially fell below the $22.15 hourly rate.
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