Assignment 5A- Identifying Local Opportunities

1) Construction Company tried to hide that it cheated workers out of $111,000 in pay

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• The construction company KBL Buildings owes more than $100,000 to over 100 employees due to shady bookkeeping methods.
• The article discusses how to company decided to pay $3 per hour instead of time-and-a-half for overtime.
• They attempted to cover up their violations by labeling the pay as travel pay and things that would not look shady at first glance. Their actions contradict the vital points mentioned in their mission statement.
• The employees and anyone who may be a stakeholder or involved with the organization.  

2) Even after record storms, 1 in 5 Floridians say they won't evacuate for a Category 4

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• Floridians are not taking the evacuation orders seriously and they are underestimating the impact that Hurricanes can potentially have on their lives. They believe that the storm won't be that bad or that insurance will take care of the damages when this is not always the case. Many believe they are not in a flood zone, but floods can occur anywhere.
• In the article, it discussed how the results from a questionnaire show that the residents who are in the most danger are the ones who aren't as prepared as they should be. Unfortunate insurance situations have resulted from previous hurricanes, but many residents still haven't learned from the experience. Also, the majority of survey takers stated that they do not have flood insurance. This is a big concern due to the fact that flooding normally comes along with hurricanes.
• Florida residents are the primary people who have this problem.

3) 75,000 a year with no benefits; no college needed...

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• There is an extreme need for trained workers in the electrical, carpenter, brick mason, and plumbing industries. Yet, local employers still struggle to fill jobs. Many individuals are not trained in fields of this nature and fear the risks associated with certain job positions. After gaining the correct amount of experience, the pay will be well above the median for most positions.
• The worker shortage is a simple concept of supply and demand. South Florida has been building and expanding, but there just isn't enough trained workers to meet the demand. The high level of complexity increases the skill set needed to perform jobs successfully. The shortage results in longer time periods for projects and higher labor costs. One issue is that people fear their job security in the construction industry. Also, the physical nature and stress that comes with the job often scares people away from the career field.
• Companies who are looking for trained plumbers, brick masons, carpenters, electricians, etc. have this shortage problem in South Florida. 

4) Home Depot just recalled 210,000 of these hurricane helpers for possible shock hazard

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• Home Depot is recalling a vacuum product which may pose a danger to those affected by the hurricane. The wiring may become mixed up which can cause shock hazard.
• The article discusses how the "on/off" switch can become dislodged and expose the wiring which creates a potential shock hazard for the consumers. The rain and hurricanes threaten to moisturize the floors and carpets which creates this issue.
• This is a problem for any customer in the area who has purchased the product.

5) Medical contractor nibbled almost $575,000 out of workers' paychecks. Now, it will pay.

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• Orlando healthcare company wrongfully deducted money from the paychecks of a plethora of employees.
• The article discussed how investigators found that the Loyal Source Government Services company unlawfully subtracted $10 per paycheck from their employees for the administration of employee health and welfare benefits. They illegally deducted $142.08 per employee. Lastly, another government agency caught them illegally taking $574,989 from 4,097 workers' paychecks.
• Current employees, former employees, and stakeholders or those involved with the organization.