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ou see a sign offering good money to work from home. You spot an ad guaranteeing to find you a job. While a guarantee of income certainly is appealing, a job seeker could become victim to employment fraud if he or she does not carefully research these opportunities.


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“Legitimate employers and firms don’t ask you to pay for the promise of a job,” warned David Vladeck, director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission. “If an employer or an employment service firm wants you to pay—even if they say it’s for certification, training materials or for their expenses placing you with a company, don’t do business with them,” he counseled. Scams are constantly changing. “Con artists have to be creative to be successful,” explained Eric Friedman, director of the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection. “They tie scams to the news of the day,” he said, citing fake census jobs when the Census Bureau was looking for workers, and fake oil cleanup jobs after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. One current hoax, Friedman said, is to offer access to “previously undisclosed federal jobs.” Friedman noted that all federal jobs are announced on usajobs.gov and there is never a need to pay to gain access. How can you protect yourself from these ever-


changing job scams? Remember that nobody can guarantee they will get you a job. Be aware that scamming “employers” often pay with incredibly realistic fake checks. And use extreme caution before parting with personal information. Regardless of the explanation given by a potential employer, job applicants should never give out Social Security or bank account numbers over the phone or by e-mail. Before providing any information to someone offering employment, know where the offer comes from and with whom you are dealing. Verify that it is a legitimate business. Check with your local consumer protection


agency, your state attorney general’s office and the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org) to see


whether any complaints have been filed about the company. But you should know that sham companies do not keep the same name for long, so they may not be listed with those agencies. In addition to guarding your personal


information online, beware of scammers on phishing expeditions. One scam targets users of online job search services. After creating a user account, the job hunter receives an e-mail saying there is a problem with their account, or that they need to follow a hyperlink to install new software. Phishing e-mails such as this are designed to convince readers to click a link within the message to fix a problem. The hyperlink actually takes them to another Web site that installs malware or viruses on their computer. Fake checks are also involved in many job scams. Many require the employee to cash a check from a phony employer and send a portion of the money to another entity. In another scam, the con artist hires someone to work from home and asks them to deposit checks or money orders as part of the job. In both scams, the checks and money orders are fake, although they often look so real that they initially clear the employee’s bank account. They may take weeks to bounce. Not only has the “employee” lost whatever money they sent, they are also responsible for the bounced checks. The person who opens a bank account is responsible for covering the checks deposited, even if they opened the account in the name of a business. There are a number of good Web sites


to learn about job scams, including the Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov/jobscams, bbb.org, RipOffReport.com and FakeChecks.org. And remember the adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” 


Q&A with Laura K.


Question: Am I entitled to unemployment if I quit my job for not being paid on a repetitive basis? If so,how should I handle the transition?


Answer:


I spoke with attorney Nicholas Lefevre, a corporate general counsel who has encountered the whole spectrum of employment issues, and the simple answer is yes. If the employee’s resignation is for good cause—and nonpayment of wages is good cause—you qualify.


Before you go down that road, though, here are a few things to consider. Let’s assume your goal is to keep the job, get the back pay owed you and get paid regularly going forward.You need to have a frank conversation with your employer to determine what your real prospects are of achieving any of this. You can explain that you really do not want to leave the job but that, without pay, you will have no choice but to resign and file for unemployment benefits. Then listen and take notes.


If it is clear that sporadic payroll practices are going to continue, submit a letter of resignation. It does not sound like you are under an employment contract so the amount of notice you give depends on your ethical judgment and your need and ability to obtain a quality reference.


With respect to recovering your back pay, that is not handled by the unemployment insurance folks.A good place to start is to review the guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor at dol.gov/compliance/guide/minwage.htm.


Please let me know how it works out for you.


Need career advice? Laura K. Nickle can be reached at sundayjobs@washpost.com.


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We didn’t become the world’s biggest and best offshore drilling contractor by settling for less. At Transocean, drilling deeper is at the heart of our business. Whether we’re completing the world’s deepest subsea well, setting a world water depth record or drilling the world’s deepest extended reach well, we’re constantly looking for ways to do even more to serve our customers – and do it better than anyone else.We take the same approach when it comes to our people, with a commitment to provide our co-workers every opportunity to shape long-lasting and rewarding careers here – a commitment that is backed up with the industry’s best on-the-job training and development programs, competitive pay and benefits, global mobility, a diverse culture and, for our offshore workforce, equal time on and off of work. We’re looking for people like you, people who won’t settle for anything less than the best, to join our great team.


Nigeria nationals interested in the following positions should logon to https://intl.hr-deepwater.com/public/Default.aspx to view the experience requirements. Candidates meeting the requirements should submit their application online within two weeks of this advertisement.


This advertisement is being posted at the instance of the Nigeria National Content Development Board (NCDMB) to ensure that qualified Nigerians outside the country are given the opportunity to apply for these positions.


Our Gulf of Guinea Division needs professionals who are motivated to excel and grow at various levels in the offshore drilling business:


Rig Supervisor Trainees (Art)


Offshore Installation Manager


Barge Master Chief Mechanic Mechanical Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor Chief Electrician


Chief Electronic Technician


Electrical Supervisor Chief Engineer Chief Mate Master


Senior Dynamic Positioning Operator Senior Toolpusher


Toolpusher Driller Subsea Supervisor


Assistant Subsea Operator


Ballast Control Operator


Requirements for all Positions: In addition to requisites specified for each position, the understated are required for all positions:


• Valid relevant trade/marine licences. • Valid medical examination and vaccination certificate. • Good communication skills relevant to the position.


• Knowledge of basic technical calculations required for the safe operation of the marine aspect of the drilling unit. • Commitment and disposition to train and develop subordinates in work team. • Basic computer skills.


Learn more at www.deepwater.com.


Are you made for ALDI?


Cashiers - $11.50/Hr (20-40 hours) • ShiftManagers-$15.50/Hr Manager Trainees- $22.50/Hr


It takes a unique person. Someone who’s dedicated. Who excels in a supported, team-oriented environment. And is ready to do what it takes to earn the rewards – like higher wages, generous vacation time, and great benefits – that come from a successful career at ALDI. With more than 30 years in the industry, we are the leading select-assortment grocer and one of the largest food retailers in the world, with over 4,000 locations.


Tuesday, January 4th • 6am - 10am & 3 pm – 6 pm at the following locations forALL Stores in the MD/DC/VA areas Hiring Event


*Marriott Inn & Conference Center UMUC, 3501 University Blvd, Hyattsville,MD *Aldi Foods • 13782 Smoketown Road,Woodbridge, VA *Aldi Foods • 8256 Richmond Hw, Alexandria, VA Visit ALDI.us/storejobs for more information


Requirements: High school diploma/GED, must be available to work anytime between 5am-10pm, retail experience preferred, drug screening/background check, the ability to lift 45 pounds


Benefits: Higher wages •Major medical, dental and vision insurance • Generous vacation time • Paid holidays • 401 (k) No Calls Please. Aldi is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Personal Facts % Daily Value†


Commitment 39g 100% Energy 46g


Character 42g


StrongWork Ethic 38g 100% Reliability 44g


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