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Shawn Milne’s position as the economic developer for Cache, Rich, and Box Elder counties has granted him a unique perspective on the economy’s need for affordable housing.

Utah‘s unemployment rate remains among the lowest in the country, while job creation is staying strong, according to the latest numbers released Friday.

KSL TV SALT LAKE CITY – It has been against the law since the 1960s for an employer to discriminate against an employee based on age. But it happens frequently, thanks, largely, to a loophole in the law. Now, advocates are hopeful they can close that loophole. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 clearly says a boss cant decide not to hire you or not promote you, based on being older. But about 10 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court picked the law apart making age discrimination a l...

KSL TV SALT LAKE CITY – Nobody wants to lose their job, but for certain people, finding new work is harder than it is for others. People over 50 are having an especially hard time getting back to work. It is against the law to discriminate against hiring someone based on how old they are — or their gender — but new research shows what many people probably already sense: It happens frequently. Job loss due to the pandemic has affected millions of Americans of every age however, the impact ...