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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order requiring Gateway Services, Inc. and its subsidiary to halt the use and enforcement of sweeping noncompete agreements that barred …
FTC Shatters Nationwide Noncompete Ban in Pet Cremation Industry Read More
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