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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is urging residents to follow key best practices when filing for Unemployment Compensation (UC) benefits, aiming to reduce delays …
Pennsylvania Labor Department Urges Best Practices for Smooth Unemployment Claims Read More
“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about how much you save and invest.” This bit of homespun financial wisdom is repeated by everyone from self-help authors to cable news …
The Financial Lie We Tell Minimum Wage Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently issued a formal reminder to governors nationwide, urging them to ensure compliance with federal law regarding unemployment benefits eligibility. The …
Labor Secretary Cracks Down on States Ignoring Immigration Rules for Jobless Benefits Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced the resolution of a significant labor law violation case, securing judgments totaling $74,249.66 against Warm Hearts Home …
Pennsylvania Secures $74,000 Judgment Against Home Care Agency Over Wage Theft Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) have approved an 8.67% reduction in loss costs, a key component used to determine …
Pennsylvania Cuts Workers’ Comp Costs by 8.67%, Boosting Relief for Businesses and Safeguards for Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced a sweeping reduction in force (RIF) on Tuesday, March 11, which will impact nearly half of its workforce. Approximately 2,183 employees …
Massive Shake-Up at Department of Education as Nearly Half of Workforce Faces Cuts! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has announced a recent settlement with Romero Remodeling Company, a Pittsburgh-based construction contractor, following the company’s violation of the …
Cheated Out of Their Rights: Pennsylvania Business Slapped with $144,000 Fine for Worker Misclassification Read More
WYNCOTE, PA — The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment mandating that Wyncote Wellness LLC, a home healthcare agency, and its owner, Dominique Conner, compensate 196 direct …
U.S. Department of Labor Secures Judgment Against Wyncote Wellness for Wage Violations Read More
YORK, PA — The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Red Lion Controls Inc., a manufacturing company based in York, Pennsylvania. The suit alleges that the company …
U.S. Department of Labor Sues York Manufacturer Over Alleged Whistleblower Retaliation Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has mandated Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, LLC to compensate a former employee with $66,268.03. This ruling comes after a …
Justice Served: PHRC Orders $66K Payout in Landmark Anti-Retaliation Ruling Read More