A Georgia Republican is pushing a measure that would require employers to perform background checks on staffers who work inside other people’s homes. The measure sponsored by state Rep. Allen Peake of Macon would also ban some criminals from jobs that would send them into homes.

The U.S. Postal Service is offering $15,000 buyouts to employees in an effort to cut costs.

One of Georgia’s oldest factories has closed its doors, in Millen, Georgia. But, everyone from employees to the Mayor aren’t sure if it’s just a temporary shutdown, or the real deal. Cavalier Homes employees about 200 people, and many say they were turned away.

Delta Air Lines Inc. is planning to cut more management and administrative jobs, but isn’t saying how many. Chief Executive Richard Anderson says in a recorded message to employees Thursday that the world’s biggest airline operator has seen its revenue stream decline by billions of dollars because of the weak economy and the drop-off in demand for air travel.

Delta Air Lines Inc. is planning to cut more management and administrative jobs, but isn’t saying how many. Chief Executive Richard Anderson says in a recorded message to employees Thursday that the world’s biggest airline operator has seen its revenue stream decline by billions of dollars because of the weak economy and the drop-off in demand for air travel.

It’s been talked about for weeks, offering Augusta city workers incentives to retire early. The Augusta Human Resources Department says it could save $2 million a year in payroll, but there’s politics at play and a troubled economy, and it could add up to putting the early retirement plan to rest. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

It was a busy day at the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Thursday. The agency sponsored a “shred day”, when consumers could bring in any personal documents they had and get them shredded for free. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has more on how the cuts will affect SC residents’ complaints.

University Hospital employees have access to a wellness program. It not only helps them stay healthy, but saves the hospital $4.5 million a year in insurance costs. The latest prevention program is targeting diabetes. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

University Hospital employees have access to a wellness program. It not only helps them stay healthy, but saves the hospital $4.5 million a year in insurance costs. The latest prevention program is targeting diabetes. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

The Savannah-Chatham County school district has settled a class-action lawsuit by employees who say they were not allowed to enroll in the state retirement system for educators.

WJBF News Channel 6 has received word of more layoffs in Columbia County. Kennametal has notified the Columbia County Commission that they are terminating all 153 employees at their plant, on Old Evans Road. The layoffs are effective August 30th.

For many, bikini-clad women and fireworks stands are sure signs that summer is here. But some Puyallup, Washington citizens say the two don’t belong together.

For many, bikini-clad women and fireworks stands are sure signs that summer is here. But some Puyallup, Washington citizens say the two don’t belong together.

Club Car has announced that the company will furlough several employees at its Augusta, GA plant.

It’s a pat on the back for Augusta’s city workers. For the first time, the city is looking to reward the workforce beyond a paycheck. What’s planned would be providing a $100 cash bonus for being named Employee of the Month, pins to recognize employees’ years of service, and a big dinner for workers when they retire.