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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
LEBANON, PA — In a critical enforcement of labor laws, the U.S. Department of Labor has successfully secured a summary judgment in federal court to recover over $1 million in …
Court Ruling Secures $1 Million in Back Wages for Pennsylvania Home Care Workers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, Senator Vincent Hughes announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at strengthening public sector unions in Pennsylvania. The proposed law, known as the Public Employer …
New Legislation Aims to Bolster Public Sector Unions in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As summer break approaches and teenagers seek employment opportunities, Secretary Nancy A. Walker of the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) reminds Pennsylvanians about the protections offered …
Pennsylvania’s Child Labor Act: Protecting Young Workers This Summer Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Senate Labor and Industry Committee voted on Wednesday to advance Senate Bill 841. Sponsored by Senator Christine Tartaglione (D-2) and Frank Farry (R-6), the bill …
Pennsylvania Senate Moves Forward with Bill to Enhance Worker Rights on Prevailing Wage Projects Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 98, also known as the Equal Pay Law, aimed at expanding protections against wage discrimination based on …
Pennsylvania House Passes Equal Pay Law to Combat Wage Discrimination Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a significant move toward addressing wage disparities in the workplace, the Pennsylvania House Labor and Industry Committee approved a bill on Tuesday that seeks to expand …
Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen Equal Pay Protections Read More
Three Pennsylvania lawmakers advocate for fair pay in America, addressing gender and racial wage disparities. Learn about the Pennsylvania Fair Pay for All Act and their mission for equality.
Same Job? Same Pay. It’s that Simple. Read More HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) is ramping up its protection of workers’ rights as it witnessed a significant uptick in labor law violation complaints …
Pennsylvania Labor Department Cracks Down on Labor Law Violations, Recoups $4M in Lost Wages Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has levied a $300,000 fine on GCWen Management, operator of 21 Wendy’s franchises across Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester counties. The …
Fast-Food Franchise Hit with $300,000 Fine for Child Labor Violations across Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester Counties Read More