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Capterra, a software marketplace, recently conducted an HR Tech Recession Planning survey and found that nearly 98 percent of respondents are using technology to make decisions at their organizations. This …
Understanding the Impact of Technology on Recession Planning Decisions Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompetes on their workers, a widespread and often exploitative practice that suppresses wages, hampers innovation, and …
FTC Proposes Rule to End Noncompete Agreements Read More
The Federal Trade Commission did recently take legal action against three companies and two individuals, forcing them to drop noncompete restrictions that they imposed on thousands of workers. Drawing from …
FTC Halts Unlawful Noncompete Restrictions Read More
DELAWARE — The Division of Industrial Affairs (DIA) at the Delaware Department of Labor (DOL) is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects.
Delawareans: DOL’s Annual Prevailing Wage Survey Is Now Open Read More
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently awarded over $9 million to 4 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to help families increase their earned income and improve their …
Jobs Plus Program Helps Families Improve Their Economic Mobility Read More
As the world continues to change and evolve, so too does the way we approach hiring. In 2023, businesses will be presented with an array of unique challenges that have …
The Hiring Challenges of 2023: What’s Keeping Employers Up at Night Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) joined C&J Catering employees yesterday to discuss substance use disorder (SUD) …
Commonwealth Highlights Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Education Tool for Restaurant and Hospitality Workers Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier recently announced grant awards totaling $1.8 million to continue the expansion of Pennsylvania’s growing network of registered apprenticeship programs.
Pennsylvania Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Tom Wolf this week announced $5.5 million in Industry Partnership Grant funding to support workforce development projects designed to meet local and regional workforce needs across Pennsylvania.
Gov. Wolf Announces $5.5M for Workforce Development Projects Across PA Read More
U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Children and Families announced the Senate …
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Passes Senate Read More