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As it stands, the current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, and businesses looking to set up for reopening are reporting that despite the 6.1 percent national unemployment rate, they have no prospective employees applying for minimum-wage roles. Expert comments from several reports say this is due to prospective employees making more money from unemployment – with the additional pandemic payment of $300 per week – than in a minimum-wage job. As such, many applicants are holding tight while waiting for employment opportunities with better potential for adequate remuneration.
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Solar Energy Partners Announces Merger with The Standard, Offering Customers Higher Value and Lower Costs
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TURLOCK, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Solar Energy Partners, also known as SEP, a company that offers a white glove service in researching, comparing, selecting, and installing residential solar panels today announced their merge with The Standard. This merger is set to accelerate SEPs already rapid growth, enabling the company to expand its footprint into several other states and offer its services to millions more throughout the country. We re growing - and moving - incredibly fast, with the merger having already combined The Standard s cutting-edge philosophies with SEPs pedigreed smart game, says Alex Williams, Co-Founder at SEP.