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Mental Health / Social Issues

Fear Keeps Workers Silent as Mental Health Struggles Cost PA $44.6 Billion

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — Fear of losing a job, income, or future opportunity is pushing many Pennsylvania workers to power through serious mental health and substance use struggles, a choice that has …

Fear Keeps Workers Silent as Mental Health Struggles Cost PA $44.6 Billion Read More

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Mental Health / Social Issues

Pennsylvania Workers Lost $44.6B to Mental Health Struggles, Survey Finds

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — Mental health and substance use challenges quietly drained nearly $44.6 billion from Pennsylvania’s workforce over the past five years, according to a new nationwide survey that points to …

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Delaware Paid Leave Goes Live, Reshaping Worker Benefits Statewide

January 4, 2026January 3, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program officially launched, marking a significant shift in how workers across the state can balance jobs, health needs, and family …

Delaware Paid Leave Goes Live, Reshaping Worker Benefits Statewide Read More

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Pennsylvania Workers Leave More Vacation Time Unused Than Any State in 2025

December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — As the calendar winds down and inboxes fill with year-end reminders, a new nationwide survey delivers an uncomfortable distinction for Pennsylvania: no state’s workers are leaving more paid …

Pennsylvania Workers Leave More Vacation Time Unused Than Any State in 2025 Read More
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Pennsylvania Senate Committee Passes Family Care Act for Paid Leave

June 12, 2024June 11, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the Senate Labor & Industry Committee approved Senator Maria Collett’s (D-12 Montgomery) Family Care Act, also known as Senate Bill 580, with an 8-3 vote. …

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